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Trump Fumes at Allies over Lack of Help
Trump criticized Australia and other allies for not sending warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz after US–Israel strikes disrupted 20% of global oil supply, officials said.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump criticized allies including Australia for not sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz, stating, 'WE DO NOT NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE!'
- After US and Israeli strikes late last month, the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed, removing about a fifth of the world's oil supply and increasing fuel prices.
- Australia has sent an E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to the Middle East at the United Arab Emirates' request for defensive reporting to a Qatar hub but will not dispatch a warship, as no formal US request was made, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.
- On Wednesday, opposition frontbencher Andrew Hastie called the post 'petulant' from the president under pressure, exposing domestic divisions in Australia.
- Analysts warn the conflict will have measurable economic costs as Treasury estimates GDP would be 0.6 per cent lower in 2027 and inflation could rise above 5 per cent, while Joe Kent resigned amid planning concerns.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Right
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- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
37% Left
L 37%
C 27%
R 36%
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