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March 16, 2026
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Trump demands other countries help protect Strait of Hormuz

Trump demands other countries help protect Strait of Hormuz

Trump said this weekend that he expected many countries would send warships to allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for 20% of the world's oil...

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President Donald Trump has demanded that seven unnamed countries contribute to protecting the Strait of Hormuz, stating they have a responsibility to secure their own energy supply routes.

  • Trump expects many countries, including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and Britain, to send warships.
  • The demand comes amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which has significantly disrupted global energy markets.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for oil tanker traffic, accounting for 20% of the world's oil.

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