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Will allies help US open the Strait of Hormuz?
Matthew Bell
President Donald Trump wants international help in the Strait of Hormuz. The vital chokepoint for oil and gas shipments out of the Persian Gulf has been mostly blocked by Iran, and the global economy is already feeling the impact. For those who would refuse Mr. Trump鈥檚 call for assistance, he posted on social media over the weekend, 鈥淲e will remember.鈥�
But, so far, the response has been tepid at best. Australia and Japan said no. The United Kingdom says it might send minesweepers to the Gulf. Germany鈥檚 defense minister responded by saying, 鈥淭his is not our war.鈥� So, the waterway that saw one-fifth of the global supply of oil and gas pass through it before the war against Iran remains closed. That鈥檚 one of our top stories today.
