Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:02pm on 17 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
Several countries have reacted cautiously after US President Donald Trump asked allies to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz. The route is under near-blockade during the ongoing conflict with Iran. The UK said talks are ongoing but no decision has been taken yet. Germany rejected the idea, saying “this is not our war”. France supported a possible naval effort but only after the conflict eases. China called for de-escalation and warned against further tension. South Korea and Japan said they are reviewing options. The European Union also showed reluctance, saying no one is ready to risk lives in the area. (PC: BBC)
