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Trump urges NATO and China to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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- First seen: March 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM UTC
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- Last updated: March 17, 2026 at 12:04 PM UTC
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President Donald Trump called on NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which remains closed due to the ongoing Middle East conflict involving United States and Israeli military operations against Iran. Analysts suggest the diplomatic effort faces significant challenges in implementation.
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Trump's call for help with Hormuz largely falls on deaf ears
Donald Trump is finding himself increasingly isolated on the world stage with allies, including NATO countries, are refusing to come to his aid to help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The EU meanwhile says dipolomatic ways have to found in order to keep the critical waterway open.
France 24 WorldMarch 17, 2026 at 10:56 AM UTCAnswering Trump's call for help in Middle East 'political suicide' for allies
President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as it remains closed due to the ongoing war in the Middle East triggered by the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry looks at why Trump's plan could be easier said than done.
France 24 WorldMarch 16, 2026 at 10:23 AM UTC