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U.S. President Donald Trump's appeals that allies help the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz seem to have received a less than enthusiastic response.
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Iran has effectively shut down the flow of oil from the Gulf region. President Trump hasn't offered a clear solution. Trump is calling for allies to assist the U.S. military in removing the Iranian threat, and many of the allies are resisting.
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Australia, Germany and Japan said they weren't planning to participate in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said his call for help was really a loyalty test.
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;Resize=(620)) March 16, 2026 | NATO allies reject Trump's demand for help re-opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. A powerful storm brings 40 centimetres of snow to parts of northern Ontario and Quebec. And, a recruitment campaign brings hundreds of doctors and nurses to B.C.
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U.S. allies and rivals responded cautiously after President Donald Trump said they should police the Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian threats to strike shipping on the vital trade route continue to cause chaos in global markets."Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran's attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships" to secure the shipping route, he posted Saturday on Truth Social, listing China, France, Japan, South Korea, the U.K. and "others" among t
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