Coverage dated March 10, 2026 to March 15, 2026

Trump says that he's asked 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz

Headline from NBC4 Washington, on the newest of 2 developments

Iran has said the strait is open to all except the United States and its allies.

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Mar 14, 2026
Trump’s call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz brings no promises
Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·
Mar 16, 2026Newest
Trump says that he's asked 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz
Headline from NBC4 Washington ·

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48 articles, oldest first.

Newsweek
Donald Trump to Newsweek on Hormuz opening: "Working out very well" (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 10, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
President Trump told Newsweek the Strait of Hormuz is reopening as oil prices climb, Iran-linked tankers move and U.S. strikes target Iran’s navy.
The Guardian
Trump calls on UK to send warships to keep strait of Hormuz open (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 13, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
US president urges nations to deploy vessels to keep key oil shipping route open amid conflict with Iran
Al Jazeera
Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Mar 13, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
US president urges naval coalition as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed to ‘tankers and ships of enemies’ during war.
New York Post
‘Many countries’ to send war ships to keep Strait of Hormuz ‘open and safe,’ Trump says (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 13, 2026
New York Post's feed description
President Trump said countries impacted by the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz will be sending ships to join promised US escorts to keep the critical bottleneck flowing.
Al-Monitor
Trump says 'many countries' will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Mar 13, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
March 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that many countries would send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but did not provide details on which countries would do so."Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait,…
Fortune
Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz (opens Fortune)
Published Mar 13, 2026
Fortune's feed description
He gave little detail beyond saying he hoped China, France, Japan, South Korea and the UK would also send warships.
Newsweek
Iran War: Trump rebuffs ceasefire efforts with all eyes on Hormuz Strait (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 13, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine said the U.S. is targeting Iran’s ability to lay mines in the strait.
Fortune
Iran says it's giving some countries access to the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump's call for others to send warships is met with no promises (opens Fortune)
Published Mar 14, 2026
Fortune's feed description
Trump called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe.”
Anchorage Daily News
Trump’s call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz brings no promises (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Mar 14, 2026
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Governments are responding with caution after Trump asked countries including China and Britain to send warships to help protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
MyNorthwest
Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Mar 14, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate
The Boston Globe
Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Mar 14, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE warned people that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for the port evacuations.
BNO News
Trump says countries affected by Hormuz disruption should send warships (opens BNO News)
Published Mar 14, 2026
BNO News's feed description
President Trump said countries that rely on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz should send warships alongside the United States to help keep the vital waterway open, as traffic through the strait remains heavily disrupted during the conflict with Iran.
Al-Monitor
Trump calls for allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to step up retaliation (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Mar 14, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
By Maya Gebeily, Emily Rose and Jarrett RenshawDUBAI/JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, March 15 (Reuters) - Iran threatened escalation across the Middle East to retaliate for American airstrikes on its energy hub and U.S.
Christian Science Monitor
Trump’s call for countries to send warships to Strait of Hormuz brings no promises (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Mar 14, 2026
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
Global oil prices have soared as one-fifth of the world’s supply normally transits the strait.
Al Jazeera
Trump calls for naval coalition to open Strait of Hormuz: Can it work? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Mar 14, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Analysts say US president’s solution to secure the strait is fraught with problems.
The Guardian
UK, China and Japan among countries debating whether to send ships to strait of Hormuz (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 14, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Response to Donald Trump’s callout for military support in the waterway has so far been vague and reluctant
NBC News
Trump wants other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That might not be so easy. (opens NBC News)
Published Mar 14, 2026
NBC News's feed description
U.S. allies and rivals responded cautiously after President Donald Trump said they should police the Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian threats to strike shipping on the vital trade route continue to cause chaos in global markets.
The Boston Globe
Trump urges world to help open Strait of Hormuz; US Embassy in Baghdad hit (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Mar 14, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Tehran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, the key choke point for the world’s oil, amid sustained aerial attacks by the US and Israel.
WFMZ Allentown
The Latest: Trump calls for allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Mar 15, 2026
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
President Donald Trump says that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries.
FOX 35 Orlando
Live updates: Trump calls for help to reopen Strait of Hormuz (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Mar 15, 2026
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
The war involving Iran has entered its third week and is expanding across the Middle East. Here's what you need to know.
NBC4 Washington
Trump says that he's asked 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Mar 15, 2026
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Iran has said the strait is open to all except the United States and its allies.
Al Jazeera
Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Mar 15, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
The US president’s call for allied naval forces comes as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says, ‘Let him send his ships’.
WHEC Rochester
The Latest: Trump seeks help to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's stranglehold on shipping (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Mar 15, 2026
WHEC Rochester's feed description
President Donald Trump says he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Iranian strikes kept slamming Gulf countries on Monday. Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest, gradually restarted operations after a drone struck a fuel tank and started a f…
WSVN Miami
Trump says that he’s asked ‘about 7’ countries to join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Mar 15, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
CAIRO (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought
The Boston Globe
Trump calls for allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz. Follow live updates. (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Mar 15, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
President Trump said the US is negotiating with countries heavily reliant on Middle East crude to join a coalition to police the waterway.

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