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US Calls for Help in Strait of Hormuz, Two Nations Refuse

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President Donald Trump has called upon nations around the world to send ships through or near the strategic Straits and Gulf of Oman following a recent incident involving an Iranian vessel that he claims was attacked by US forces in international waters; however, two countries have refused his request for military support while others remain silent on whether they will comply.

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    US President Donald Trump has called for naval support in the Strait of Hormuz, but his request was rejected by several countries.
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    Two nations specifically withdrew their assistance following this call to action from Washington.
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    Trump responded negatively toward those who refused or failed to provide ships and military aid during a press conference on March 17th.
[Mar 20, ?] (No specific date found in articles; events occurred between Mar 6-9)
March 18 "Trump is left alone" at the Strait of Hormuz as countries reject his request for ships.