President Trump Calls For International Naval Coalition To Secure Strait Of Hormuz Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

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Washington: Amid rising tensions with Iran and fears over the safety of maritime traffic, US President Donald Trump Saturday said that multiple countries could join the United States in deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said nations affected by potential disruptions in the waterway should help secure it alongside US forces. “Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending war ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe,”…