Trump urges allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but Japan and Australia refuse to send naval support amid rising tensions. Japan and Australia said on Monday (March 16, 2026) they were not planning to send navy vessels to West Asia to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on allies to create a coalition to reopen the vital ... [4609 chars]
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