Trump Calls on China and Allies to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz as US-Israel War on Iran Enters Third Week
Trump demands China, other nations deploy warships to Strait of Hormuz (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Summary
Now in its third week, the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues with long-range strikes and escalating rhetoric on both sides. President Trump has called on China and other nations to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions. The demand underscores the conflict's growing global dimensions and threat to critical maritime energy corridors.
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