Trump Demands Action on Strait of Hormuz Security
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President Donald Trump has urged countries dependent on Gulf oil to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for global oil supplies, as shipping disruptions have caused vessel traffic to stall. Despite Trump's calls for action, no nations have publicly committed to deploying warships to the area, even as oil prices rise to around $100 per barrel amid ongoing tensions.
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90% of China's crude imports are claimed to pass through the Strait, although analysts suggest it accounts for only 40% to 50% of its seaborne oil imports.
Several ships have been damaged in the Strait since military actions against Iran began last month.
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