President Donald Trump is finding himself in a difficult situation. A month ago, he said that the Strait of Hormuz was not his problem and that U.S. allies would need to solve it themselves. However, with oil prices reaching a four-year high and his approval rating hitting record lows, Trump has changed his mind. He’s now calling on other countries to help end the Strait of Hormuz crisis caused by his war with Iran.
The Trump administration is asking allies to join an international coalition called the “Maritime Freedom Construct” to help reopen the vital shipping route and end the global oil crisis. This is very different from his earlier position, where he told U.S. allies who are facing an oil shortage because of the Iran war that they should “just TAKE IT” themselves, reports The Daily Beast.
