Trump says he 'demands' 7 countries escort ships through Strait of Hormuz #worldnow
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US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has "demanded" of about seven countries that rely heavily on oil from the Middle East to join a coalition to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about 20 percent of the world's oil passes. Trump didn't name the countries the White House is negotiating with. šŗ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:š https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg š Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-16/Trump-says-he-demands-7-countries-escort-ships-through-Strait-of-Hormuz-1LyJoNL1MOs/p.html
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