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‘Not our war’: Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts

Germany, Spain and Italy were among allies that ruled out participating in the mission.

A coastguard boat approaches an Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, as it arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Gujarat, India, March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Amit Dave

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