Why allies aren't leaping to Trump's aid in Strait of Hormuz

Mar 17, 2026 - 12:02

Why allies aren't leaping to Trump's aid in Strait of Hormuz

Close-up photo of Donald Trump seated, wearing a dark blue suit jacket and golden yellow tie

U.S. President Donald Trump is struggling to persuade other countries to help protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a development analysts say is partly the result of how he has treated allies since returning to the White House last year.

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