Trump asks allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz, but many are reluctant

President Trump has called for a coalition of countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. He has publicly pressured allies, including China, to contribute and suggested he might delay a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping if no help is offered.

However, the plan has met with significant skepticism and reluctance from key U.S. allies. India has explicitly stated it is not in bilateral discussions with the U.S. about a combined force for the strait. A former NATO deputy commander commented that Trump risks looking ineffective on the issue.