Trump asks countries to reimburse US for securing Strait of Hormuz
- US President Donald Trump has demanded that countries benefiting from Strait of Hormuz security reimburse the US for its costs.
- Trump said the US has spent heavily to keep the vital waterway open while other nations have offered “no help whatsoever”.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains crucial for global energy shipments, with disruptions threatening oil supplies and prices.
- Trump’s demand comes amid the Iran war and rising tensions over efforts to keep commercial shipping moving through the strait.
Source: ndtv.com
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