United States President Donald Trump announced that “numerous countries” have expressed interest in joining an international naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran, although he did not specify which countries. While Trump called for participation from nations like China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK, several countries, including Australia and Germany, have declined military involvement. Despite this, Trump claimed significant reductions in Iranian military capabilities since the conflict escalated, as global oil prices have surged due to Iranian attacks on shipping in the region.
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