Trump Rallies Allies to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open as Iranian Strikes Hit Gulf

Trump Seeks To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran War

3/16/2026, 7:42:11 PM en source ↗
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Summary

President Donald Trump has called on approximately seven nations to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian strikes continued to target Gulf states. The escalating military activity threatens one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints. Trump's demand underscores the growing urgency to maintain freedom of navigation amid the widening conflict with Iran.

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US President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes kept slamming into Gulf countries Monday.

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