Trump asks Japan for help securing Strait of Hormuz during meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi in Washington. During their talks, Trump called on Japan to 'step up' and provide more help to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, noting that Japan is 'unlike NATO' in its security commitments.

European leaders and Japan have reportedly offered to help the U.S. unblock the strategic waterway. The meeting was part of Trump's continued effort to get allied nations to contribute more to securing the vital shipping lane.