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Trump presses allies for Strait of Hormuz as major powers push back

ABI Analysis · Pan-African macro Sentiment: -0.35 (negative) · 17/03/2026
President Donald Trump on Monday urged allied nations to join U.S. efforts to secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "test of loyalty"—but key partners including Britain, Germany, Japan and Australia swiftly distanced themselves from any military role.

Sources: Africanews

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