Trump pushes for a global naval shield for Hormuz as allies hesitate
TL;DR
Trump says numerous countries told him they’re on the way to join an international naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel war on Iran, but no country has confirmed participation. Some European leaders reject military involvement while others discuss diplomatic support or non-military help such as mine-hunting drones. Oil prices have risen as tensions persist, and Iran remains defiant amid ongoing fighting with casualties and displacement reported.
- Trump says Hormuz Strait help ‘on the way’ as allies reject military action Al Jazeera
- The US is considering Hormuz naval escorts. There are risks and it could go disastrously wrong CNN
- Trump Hits Out at Allies After Cool Response to Requests for War Ships The New York Times
- Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help AP News
- Exclusive: Trump Administration Plans to Announce Coalition to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz WSJ
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