The Latest: Trump calls for allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
Published on March 16, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded that seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid Iranian strikes on Gulf countries. Dubai International Airport suspended operations after a drone struck a fuel tank, causing a fire. Iran has accused the United States of using ports, docks and hideouts in the United Arab Emirates to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Iran's oil exports. The Australian government has stated that a warship will not be sent to the Middle East to maintain the open waterway. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have resulted in over 850 deaths and over 850,000 displaced.
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