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Trump: We 'strongly encourage' other nations to help secure Strait of HormuzExternal Link
President Trump gave an update on the ongoing military operations in the conflict in Iran and called on other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as its closure impacts world energy supplies.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:34:54 GMT
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Trump says U.S. wants to delay his meeting with Xi in China by 'a month or so' due to Iran warExternal Link
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cast doubt on the planned trip earlier, while insisting it was not meant to pressure China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:58:07 GMT
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'Not our war': U.S. allies balk at Trump's Strait of Hormuz demandsExternal Link
President Donald Trump has spent much of his time in office berating and threatening his NATO allies.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:02:50 GMT
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U.S. oil soars past $100 a barrel, as Iran war shows no signs of ending soonExternal Link
U.S. crude oil passed $100 per barrel Sunday, continuing its surge despite efforts by the Trump administration and allied countries to slow rising prices.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:07:27 GMT
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Trump calls on nations to help secure Strait of HormuzExternal Link
Trump calls on nations to help secure Strait of Hormuz
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:34 GMT
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