Japan, Australia decline naval escort role as Trump seeks coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz - DailyNews
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Source: Daily News
Published: 2026-03-16 20:31 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Australia, Energy, World News, US Politics, Asia Pacific
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Japan and Australia said on Monday they do not plan to send naval vessels to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump called on allies to form a coalition to reopen the vital energy corridor.
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