Published: Mar 15, 2026, 02:15 IST | Updated: Mar 15, 2026, 02:15 IST
Amid the escalating US-Iran war, U.S. President Donald Trump said that countries receiving oil through the Strait of Hormuz should take responsibility for securing the vital passage. Trump urged nations heavily dependent on Gulf oil—such as China, Japan, and European economies—to contribute naval support to keep shipping lanes open.