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US Allies Wary of Joining Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Mission
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March 16, 2026
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0:24Now PlayingUS allies deflected President Donald Trump’s demands to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, expressing unease about getting pulled into the war in Iran. #iran #politics #worldnews #trump #israel #usa
European Union foreign ministers and other officials stressed that they did not want to escalate the war, and were cautious about redirecting existing naval missions or committing to new ones.
Some allies, including the UK and Lithuania, were willing to consider Trump's requests or explore options for helping to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but many expressed skepticism and opposition to getting involved.
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