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US demanding countries assist with ship escorts in Strait of Hormuz: UN ambassador
The U.S. seeks international naval support to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian disruptions; 80% of Gulf oil exports head to Asia, officials said.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump asked allies to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz, saying 'Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK and others will send ships to the area.' CNN's Jake Tapper reported the administration has discussed escorts for over a week while requests have been rebuffed.
- Waltz framed the request as needed to reopen shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, urging allies that 'we certainly welcome, encourage, and even demand' help after the strait was shut amid U.S.-Iran hostilities.
- The New York Times noted 'For much of this week,' debate centered on Waltz after a leaked Signal group chat, while X users voiced contempt for his tone and requests for allied help.
- The U.S. military will continue strikes targeting Iranian missile boats and drones to keep the straits open, while behind the scenes Trump consults aides and publicly defends Waltz.
- Calls for burden-sharing risk further alienating potential contributors as social-media users like Nancy Levine Stearns and hcorvin argued other countries 'owe nothing' to the U.S. after being sidelined.
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US President Donald Trump presses his allies, notably France, to ensure the safe navigation of tankers in the Strait of Ormuz
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Analysis by Brad Lendon, CNN: As President Donald Trump pressures US allies to contribute naval forces to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, experts say such an initiative carries enormous risk and, even if successful, might restore only about 10% of pre-war traffic through the waterway. Commercial traffic through this strategic maritime hub has virtually ceased since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, and Iran vowed to strik…
The West Bank.- The White House plans to announce a multinational coalition to escort ships across the Strait of Ormuz, assured U.S. officials cited today by The Wall Street Journal. The plan, still under discussion, could be made known "even this week," the report added. Publicly, many governments have refrained from committing to such an escort mission until the hostilities end, given the risks involved, the report said. On Thursday, the Irani…
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