President Trump warned NATO allies of a “very bad” future for the alliance if they don’t help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
He argued that China should assist because it receives a large share of its oil through the strait.
🔹 Possible Delay of Trump–Xi Summit
Trump suggested he may delay his planned visit to Beijing to meet President Xi until China clarifies its stance on the Hormuz situation.
U.S. and Chinese officials are currently in Paris working on trade‑related issues ahead of the potential summit.
Trump suggested he may delay his planned visit to Beijing to meet President Xi until China clarifies its stance on the Hormuz situation.
U.S. and Chinese officials are currently in Paris working on trade‑related issues ahead of the potential summit.
🔹 Call for International Naval Support
Trump urged countries—including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK—to send warships to secure the strait.
He said assistance could include minesweepers and other military assets to counter Iranian drones and naval mines.
Trump urged countries—including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK—to send warships to secure the strait.
He said assistance could include minesweepers and other military assets to counter Iranian drones and naval mines.
🔹 Escalation With Iran
Iran effectively shut the strait after U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Trump said the U.S. could target Iran’s oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, if necessary.
Iran effectively shut the strait after U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Trump said the U.S. could target Iran’s oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, if necessary.
🔹 Criticism of the UK
Trump expressed frustration that Britain initially declined to send ships, only offering support after U.S. strikes had already weakened Iran’s capabilities...MORE
Trump expressed frustration that Britain initially declined to send ships, only offering support after U.S. strikes had already weakened Iran’s capabilities...MORE
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