On 18 February, Greece was formally welcomed as one of NATO’s first new members since the creation of the Alliance in 1949, along with Turkey.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-28/iran-seizes-two-greek-tankers-amid-row-over-us-oil-grab/101107416 Let our position be absolutely clear: An attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America, and such an assault will be repelled by any means necessary, including military force. ( Carter Doctrine )
