Political promises, such as those made in the days following the start of the war by Israel and the U.S. against Iran, are no longer sufficient. According to information obtained by Der Spiegel, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has informed European capitals that U.S. President Donald Trump expects concrete commitments within the next few days for the deployment of warships or other military capabilities from Europe. Trump's demand represents an ultimatum, according to several European diplomats who were briefed on the details of the NATO Secretary General's meeting with Trump. While Berlin has also signaled its general readiness in recent days to participate in a joint mission in the strait, the German government insists that certain criteria must be met, such as a strong UN mandate and a permanent ceasefire or even an agreed-upon armistice. In addition to the demand regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Trump is exerting immense pressure on NATO partners with further threats. According to reports from U.S. media, he is currently compiling a list of European NATO partners who supported him in the war against Iran or opposed him. Reports indicate that Trump intends to withdraw U.S. troops from countries that have shown resistance. Spain will likely be at the center of this list; its government even denied the U.S. Air Force overflight rights for combat aircraft and tanker planes. Germany, on the other hand, has not imposed any restrictions on the use of its main U.S. bases. Nevertheless, Trump has identified the German government as an opponent of the war, primarily due to the catchy phrase that the military campaign "is not our war." Although the quote originates from Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, the White House immediately attributed it to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has always adopted a more diplomatic tone.