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Got itEdition CA NYOpen World News navigation US News * US News * Metro * Long Island * Politics * World News * US News * Metro * Long Island * Politics * World News Trump asks allies for help with the Strait of Hormuz — and Europe is finally budging ============================================================================ By Caitlin Doornbos Published April 2, 2026, 5:29 p.m. ET A coalition of 40 nations on Thursday huddled on how to meet President Trump’s demand to reclaim the Strait of Hormuz — and opened the door to military escorts if Iran eases off ambushing commercial ships. “This meeting showed clearly the determination of the international community to secure freedom of navigation and re-open the Strait of Hormuz,” the British government said in a readout of the virtual international gathering. “Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a direct threat to global prosperity.” Trump has asked European and Gulf partners to take a more immediate role in ensuring passage through the strait — even threatening to exit the NATO alliance over their lack of help. Key allies have pushed back, arguing that deeper involvement in Iran must wait until the danger subsides. A cargo ship in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz. 3 REUTERS “This is not our war. We will not be drawn into the conflict,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday, stressing that the priority remains “diplomatic and political measures” to restore safe transit. ... But the UK signaled a shift on Thursday, announcing it would convene military planners from various nations to hammer out ways to keep the strait secure — once the most intense fighting of the war comes to a close. ... Iran’s tallest bridge destroyed in US airstrikes as Trump warns of more destruction ISIS calls on Muslims to set fire to churches and synagogues across US, Europe ... “Iran is trying to hold the global economy hostage in the Strait of Hormuz. They must not prevail,” the British government said. “To that effect, partners today called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait and respect for the fundamental principles of freedom of navigation and the law of the sea.” ... the Strait remains closed,” as well as unspecified “joint arrangements to support greater market and operational confidence.” “Today, we looked at diplomatic, economic, and security measures to restore safe passage, alongside working with the shipping industry,” EU High ... “This waterway is a global public good. Iran cannot be allowed to charge countries a bounty to let ships pass.” An Iranian Shahed exploding drone launched by Russia flying through the sky. 3 AP ... Meanwhile, France has explored forming a coalition of nations to help sail alongside oil and gas tankers once the main fighting comes to a close, holding a teleconference last week with 35 nations to feel out how each may be willing to participate. ... 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