Key Points
- Trump urged countries reliant on Gulf oil to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
- Most countries have shown little interest in sending warships despite U.S. pressure.
- Several ships plying the narrow strait have been damaged ever since war started last month.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/trump-demands-allies-secure-strait-of-hormuz-oil-iran.html