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Donald Trump demands European support for Strait of Hormuz access amidst Iran conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt military aid to Ukraine, including funding for the PURL initiative, unless European allies join a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strait has been effectively closed by Iran since late February following U.S. and Israeli military strikes, disrupting global oil transport. While Trump claims that Iran's new leadership has requested a ceasefire, Tehran has publicly denied this, labeling the assertion as false and baseless. Trump stated that he will only consider such a request once the strait is fully open and secure. Meanwhile, Israel is reportedly pressing the U.S. for a high-intensity ground operation in Iran to dismantle its military capabilities. The U.S. president signaled that American forces will begin leaving Iran soon but reserved the right to conduct targeted strikes in the future. Additionally, Trump indicated he is considering withdrawing the United States from NATO due to lack of support for his regional objectives.

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