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Trump Urges Countries Importing Oil Through Strait of Hormuz to Secure Strait

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US President Donald called on countries receiving oil through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure security of the strait, promising US assistance and coordination.
"Countries of the World that receive Oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage, and we will help — A LOT!" Trump said on on Truth Social.
The US president also promised that Washington will coordinate "with those Countries so that everything goes quickly, smoothly, and well."
"This should have always been a team effort, and now it will be — It will bring the World together toward Harmony, Security, and Everlasting Peace!" Trump added.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, oversight hearing of the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. - Sputnik International, 1920, 13.03.2026
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