Trump asks allies for help in Hormuz Strait as Europe declines

President Trump said help is 'on the way' for securing the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, but called on other countries that benefit from it to contribute to its protection. He stated the U.S. does not get its oil from the region and that Iran wants to make a deal.

European allies have rejected the request for military assistance, with one headline framing their refusal as 'لا للابتزاز' or 'no to blackmail.' Meanwhile, a report says Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman is speaking regularly with Trump and urging harsh action against Iran. British leader Keir Starmer also discussed the importance of reopening the strait with Trump.