POLITICSglobal
Trump says he’s asked ‘about 7’ countries to police Strait of Hormuz
Single source
Updated 3 hours ago
First seen March 17, 2026 05:14:24Stay on top of this story
Follow the names and topics behind it.
Add this story's key topics to your watchlist so LyscoNews can highlight related developments and future matches.
Create a free account to sync your watchlist, saved stories, and alerts across devices.
Quick Summary
President Trump said Sunday he is in talks with “about seven” countries on policing the Strait of Hormuz, as its closure amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupts global energy markets. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the president said his administration contacted various countries throughout the weekend, adding some countries have provided “positive”…