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Trump argued that countries benefiting from energy shipments through the strait should contribute military resources to secure it. He suggested that allies could deploy minesweepers, air defence systems or other naval assets to help ensure safe passage for commercial shipping through the Persian Gulf.
The president criticised what he described as a lack of support from NATO partners, saying the alliance’s future could be at risk if members do not step forward to assist the United States. He also expressed frustration with some European countries, including the United Kingdom, for what he characterised as slow or limited commitments to the mission.
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