What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?
US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.
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"most of America's Nato allies had informed the US they did not want to get involved."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"You can rest assured that any options that can help to get the strait reopened are being looked at in concert with our allies."
— Ed Miliband , Politician
"France is ready to participate in an escort mission for container ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz once the situation is calmer."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"China once again calls on parties to immediately stop military operations, avoid further escalation of the tense situation and prevent regional turmoil from further impacting the global economy."
— Lin Jian , Other
Key People
Boris Pistorius is the German Defense Minister.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ed Miliband is a British politician and a member of the Labour Party.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Lin Jian is a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.
President Trump has called for international help in securing the Strait of Hormuz, the key shipping lane which carries much of the world's supplies of oil and natural gas from the Middle East. Iran has been attacking shipping passing through the Strait, as well as attacking installations and refineries in neighboring countries, causing huge disruption to global energy supplies. The price of fossil fuels has surged since the war began, stoking fears of global recession and inflation.
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