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Trump Threatens Ukraine Aid to Pressure Allies Over Hormuz

4/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to halt weapon supplies to Ukraine to pressure European allies to back efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, closed by Iran.
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on March 19 confirming readiness to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. officials said military supplies to Ukraine remain unaffected for now and rerouting could support U.S. needs.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to halt weapon supplies to Ukraine to pressure European allies to back efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, closed by Iran.
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on March 19 confirming readiness to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. officials said military supplies to Ukraine remain unaffected for now and rerouting could support U.S. needs.