Dublin: Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin announced that Ireland would not participate in the mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following a call from the United States for naval support in the region. Martin emphasized that Ireland lacks the offensive military capability required for such an operation and stated that participating in military actions is not on Ireland's agenda, especially as he prepares for a visit to the White House.

According to Anadolu Agency, several European countries have also declined the US request to deploy naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz. These nations have made it clear that they do not intend to engage militarily in the increasing tensions with Iran. Earlier, US President Donald Trump mentioned that "numerous countries" were preparing to assist the US in reopening the strategic passage, though he refrained from identifying these countries due to concerns they might be targeted by Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz has been at the forefront of global energy concerns since Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared it closed to most vessels amid ongoing US-Israeli attacks on Iran that started on February 28. Prior to the conflict, approximately 20 million barrels of oil transited through the strait daily, and its closure has contributed to rising oil prices.

The conflict has resulted in around 1,300 casualties, including the death of Iran's then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Iran has launched drone and missile strikes against Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries that host US military installations.