Trump upset as key U.S. partners shun call for Hormuz warship escorts

Daily Maverick | 17.03.2026 04:01
WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV/DUBAI, March 16 (Reuters) - Several US allies rebuffed Donald Trump's call on Monday to send warships to escort shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing criticism from the US president, who accused Western partners of ingratitude after decades of support.