Oil prices spike as Trump plans clampdown on Strait of Hormuz and blasts NATO for not helping
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US President Donald Trump is pressuring European allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil passage, amid rising tensions with Iran. The EU is hesitant to get involved, citing concerns about becoming a target for Iran and uncertainty about US and Israeli objectives in the conflict.
The US wants European help to guard the Strait of Hormuz. The EU is discussing what it can do to keep the strait open. European ministers are hesitant to deploy troops, fearing they could become targets for Iran. The conflict has led to spiking energy prices, which could benefit Russia and harm Ukraine. The US is pressuring countries that receive energy supplies via the Strait to ensure its security. The EU is in touch with US colleagues on the issue.
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