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Allies Abandon Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Reopening Efforts

3/22/2026

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Allies have ceased efforts to help U.S. President Donald Trump reopen the Strait of Hormuz, per foreign policy analyst Anne Applebaum.
Applebaum says Trump seems unaware of NATO's principles and members' interests.
Despite his calls for support, allies fear Trump will disregard their contributions.
The Strait of Hormuz accounts for about 20% of global energy trade and remains blockaded by Iran.

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Allies have ceased efforts to help U.S. President Donald Trump reopen the Strait of Hormuz, per foreign policy analyst Anne Applebaum.
Applebaum says Trump seems unaware of NATO's principles and members' interests.
Despite his calls for support, allies fear Trump will disregard their contributions.
The Strait of Hormuz accounts for about 20% of global energy trade and remains blockaded by Iran.