U.S. allies reject Trump's request for support in Strait of Hormuz - The Globe and Mail

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Published March 16, 2026

Several U.S. allies said on Monday they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing a request by U.S. President Donald Trump for military support to keep the vital waterway open.

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