U.S. seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 07:53 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The U.S. is seeking international help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed it in response to a recent military strike. Reuters reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on plans for fresh military strikes on Iran, while The Hindu notes that crude prices have surged as a result of the closure.
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