US-Iran War: Australia, Japan Refuse Trump’s Call To Send Warships To Hormuz
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Published: Mar 16, 2026, 08:30 IST | Updated: Mar 16, 2026, 08:30 IST
Australia and Japan have declined U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to send warships to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Both nations cited regional security concerns and the risk of escalating tensions in West Asia. The decision comes amid Trump’s push to form a multinational naval coalition to safeguard one of the world’s busiest oil shipping lanes, highlighting growing divisions among U.S. allies over Middle East security responsibilities.
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