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US allies have change of heart about defending Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks after oil prices continue to surge

Mar 19, 2026Right

A bevy of European countries and Japan issued a joint statement to condemn Iran and pledge to defend the Strait of Hormuz from the belligerent regime's military threat.Iran has shut down the strait and sent oil prices spiraling after the U.S. and Israel began military strikes about three weeks ago.'Everybody agrees. The strait cannot stay closed. It has to…

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