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Defiant Trump Says 'We Don't Need Anybody'—But Claims Some Countries Will Help Open Strait Of Hormuz  Forbes

US president refuses to identify which countries he says are responding to call for naval coalition to open trade route.

The Latest: Trump seeks help to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's stranglehold on shipping  Union-Bulletin

President Donald Trump criticized US allies on Monday for their lukewarm response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the US war against Iran. Trump called for more "enthusiasm" from other countries, as he said he believed France and Britain would somewhat reluctantly get involved. "We strongly encourage the other nations to get involved with us and get involved quickly and with great enthusiasm," Trump told reporters during an event at the White House. "The level of enthusiasm matters to me."

Trump ‘strongly’ encourages other nations to help on ‘paper tiger’ Iran, Strait of Hormuz  The Hill

Trump pressures UK and France to help secure Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump says he expects France and the United Kingdom to support efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on Monday, Trump said he had raised the issue with French President Emmanuel Macron. He described Macron’s response as “not perfect” but added: “I think it will help.” Turning to Britain, Trump said: “I think they will get involved, they should get involved.”

Phil Flynn on oil market stability amid Strait of Hormuz tensions  Fox News

Trump again urges nations to help reopen of Strait of Hormuz  New York Post

Trump Ally’s Nuclear ‘Detonations’ Post on Strait of Hormuz Raises Eyebrows  Newsweek

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday repeated his call to nations to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and appeared to criticize countries he said were not enthusiastic about providing aid. Trump wants nations to help police the strait after Iran responded to U.S.-Israeli attacks by using drones, missiles and mines to ‌effectively close the channel for tankers that usually transport a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas.

Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz  Santa Maria Times

Trump: We 'strongly encourage' other nations to help secure Strait of Hormuz  NBC News

Oil Prices Slide As Iran Opts For 'Porous' Strait Of Hormuz  Investor's Business Daily

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says bloc could expand existing Red Sea naval operation into Persian Gulf as countries aim to secure vital shipping route closed by Tehran The post Europeans mull US request to help open Hormuz Strait, seek clarity on war goals appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Trump urges NATO to protect Strait of Hormuz as Iran leader death rumors spread  WBFF

Is Trump’s Strait of Hormuz plan dead in the water?  The Week

Trump Says Israel 'Working With U.S. to Secure Strait of Hormuz,' as NATO Allies Signal They Won't Strike Iran  Haaretz

Every aspect of Iran’s ability to project regional power is being successfully degraded.

Why Trump’s Hormuz Problem Is Going Global  The New York Times