Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-03-16 10:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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President Donald Trump’s suggestion that countries send their warships alongside US naval forces to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe” has brought no immediate commitments, as oil prices soar due to the US and Israel’s war on Iran.
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