Trump urges allies to defend the Strait of Hormuz, but no one's fully signed on

Mar 17, 2026 - 12:02
Trump urges allies to defend the Strait of Hormuz, but no one's fully signed on
Tanker ships are seen at sea.

U.S. President Donald Trump is calling for help from allies — and even geopolitical rivals like China — to defend the Strait of Hormuz from attacks on commercial shipping. So far, the countries Trump mentioned have responded cautiously.