Trump Urges Allies to Secure Hormuz Strait, Japan and Australia Decline
The Hindu
As Trump calls for allies to protect the Strait of Hormuz, Japan and Australia decline to send naval ships, raising questions about international military cooperation.
Trump demands allies to secure the oil-rich Strait of Hormuz.
Japan and Australia refuse to send naval ships, citing legal constraints.
China faces pressure to assist in reopening the vital waterway.
Global oil prices surge as tensions rise in West Asia.