Why Trump may find it hard to reopen Hormuz - with or without allies

  • Reuters
  • Updated: Mar 17, 2026, 16:43 IST IST

US President Donald Trump has demanded help from allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which usually carries about a fifth of global energy supplies, but even if he can assemble a major coalition it could prove very hard to end Iran's blockade.
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