US EditionTrump Calls on Seven Countries to Join Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Trump urged seven countries to join a coalition securing the Strait of Hormuz, vital for 20% of global oil, warning NATO's future is at risk without support.
- President Donald Trump said Sunday he has 'demanded' about seven countries join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz, asking China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom to send warships.
- After Iranian strikes disrupted shipping, Iran's missile and drone campaign choked the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about one-fifth of global oil trade and sent prices sharply higher.
- The Wall Street Journal reported this weekend that several countries have agreed in principle and an announcement could come soon, though no country has formally committed and Australia said it will not send a warship.
- Warning allies, Trump told reporters he would hold partners to account and said he may delay his trip to China later this month to press Beijing and signalled possible strikes on Kharg Island.
- The International Energy Agency said emergency stocks will soon start flowing, updating its pledge to nearly 412 million barrels, as China relies on the strait for about 90% of its oil.
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Trump considers it appropriate for NATO to contribute to the protection of the Strait of Hormus. Iranian seamines, missiles or drones should make such an operation difficult.
Trump demands allies, China join Hormuz escort effort
What happenedPresident Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “demanding” that “about seven” countries reliant on Middle East oil help force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has effectively halted traffic through the narrow, heavily trafficked strait, sending oil and gas prices sharply higher.Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One after a weekend of golf and fundraising in Florida, did not identify the seven countries. But in a socia…
The selfish US President did not consider it necessary to involve the Europeans in the action against Iran's murderous regime. Now he demands their help. But whether they want to or not: they are already in the boat.
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