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Trump Seeks Global Support to Reopen Hormuz Amid Isolation

3/16/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump spent the weekend at Mar-a-Lago seeking leaders’ help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after shipping traffic halted amid the Iran conflict.
With rising U.S. oil prices, he contacted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leaders for support.
On MS NOW’s ‘Morning Joe,’ Jonathan Lemire said Trump’s actions show the United States is isolated from its allies.
Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling echoed the sentiment and predicted further challenges for the administration.

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U.S. President Donald Trump spent the weekend at Mar-a-Lago seeking leaders’ help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after shipping traffic halted amid the Iran conflict.
With rising U.S. oil prices, he contacted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leaders for support.
On MS NOW’s ‘Morning Joe,’ Jonathan Lemire said Trump’s actions show the United States is isolated from its allies.
Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling echoed the sentiment and predicted further challenges for the administration.