Allies hold back on Hormuz mission as Trump urges coalition amid Iran war turmoil
Published on March 16, 2026.
US President Donald Trump has called on allies to form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the Middle East. Japan and Australia have stated they are not planning to send navy vessels to the region to escort ships through the strait. This comes as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to create turmoil across the Middle Eastern. Despite this uncertainty, analysts predict that the war with Iran will end within weeks and costs will follow a drop in energy costs. The US has been conducting intensive bombing campaign against Iran since February 28 and has destroyed thousands of targets from Iran's military capabilities.
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