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Trump Signals Shift: Allies Must Secure Strait of Hormuz

4/1/2026

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U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would not assist them.
Trump emphasized that countries should manage their own oil needs, signaling a shift in U.S. foreign policy.
The Iranian Embassy in Nairobi defended its navigation policy, saying the Strait remains open and that regional instability stems from U.S. and Israeli military actions.

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U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would not assist them.
Trump emphasized that countries should manage their own oil needs, signaling a shift in U.S. foreign policy.
The Iranian Embassy in Nairobi defended its navigation policy, saying the Strait remains open and that regional instability stems from U.S. and Israeli military actions.