Donald Trump demanded international naval assistance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran restricted US and allied vessels following military strikes.The blockade of the vital corridor has driven global oil prices above $100 per barrel and disrupted approximately 20% of the world oil production.Trump criticized Keir Starmer and other NATO allies for their reluctance to deploy minesweepers while warning that such hesitation exposes a defense weakness.Despite the friction,
Scott Bessent and
Li Chenggang held trade talks in Paris to stabilize tariffs as
China rejects calls for military involvement.