Vienna: Austria's vice chancellor emphasized on Saturday that the nation would not be entangled in President Donald Trump's "chaotic policy," highlighting that Vienna's neutrality remains "non-negotiable." This stance is particularly pertinent to US military overflights through Austrian airspace.

According to Anadolu Agency, Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler articulated on the US social media platform X that Austria requires a definitive position regarding these overflights, asserting that the country's neutrality must be consistently maintained. He underscored that even missions by US military aircraft that do not directly enter conflict zones but support military actions should be scrutinized.

Babler reiterated Austria's commitment to its neutrality policy, which has been in place since 1955. This policy prohibits the country from joining military alliances or allowing foreign bases on its territory. "We are not part of Trump's chaotic policy and must not yield an inch here," Babler stated.

These comments emerge amidst the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on February 28 and has resulted in over 1,340 casualties, including the death of then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf states hosting US forces.

Despite Trump's call for NATO allies in Europe to contribute naval forces to secure the Strait of Hormuz, several key members have resisted involvement. This resistance underscores strategic differences and ongoing debates about the alliance's objectives, especially considering that Trump initiated the conflict without consulting NATO allies.