A senior White House official said that U.S. President Donald Trump will discuss protection of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz during his meetings with leaders at the NATO summit in Turkey, noting that allies have already expressed willingness to participate in the effort. However, according to the official, many of them do not possess the ships or necessary means to contribute to a significant naval operation. The official added that Washington continues to press its allies to strengthen their capabilities and invest more in their own defense.