Trump Calls for Global 'Team Effort' to Secure the Strait of Hormuz
Securing Strait of Hormuz should be ‘a team effort’ – Trump
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US President Donald Trump has called on China, Japan and other nations to jointly take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a "team effort." The appeal underscores Washington's desire to share the burden of protecting the critical maritime chokepoint through which a significant share of the world's oil passes. The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the region linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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