Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting - Reuters

Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting  Reuters

Japan's PM to visit Trump as president continues pleas for help with Strait of Hormuz

As Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares for her first White House visit, President Donald Trump calls for Japan and other allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

By Anthony Kuhn

US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East

US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

British military experts sent to US to plan reopening of Strait of Hormuz

British military officers have been sent to the US to help with planning how to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz amid soaring oil prices.

By Millie Cooke

Iran-Israel war: Brent tops $114 as Strait of Hormuz remains closed; Petrol, diesel prices in India hold stable

What U.S. Marines Can Do to Help Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Marine Corps unit expected to arrive in the Middle East next week could help seize one of more of the strategic islands off Iran’s southern coast

Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting - The Straits Times

Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting  The Straits Times

The Strait Of Hormuz Has Been Targeted Before. A Look At Past Disruptions

The US and Israel's war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz at the heart of geopolitical conflict. Iran has brought to a halt nearly all traffic in the waterway, shutting down a critical path for the world's flow of oil.

[Key Points] US-Japan summit to test Seoul

Trump-Japan summit: President Donald Trump is expected to press Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to support maritime security operations in the Strait of Hormuz during their Washington meeting. Pressure on Seoul: Analysts say even limited Japanese participation could increase US pressure on South Korea to contribute naval support. Strategic dilemma: Seoul faces a balancing act between alliance expectations, domestic political risks and ongoing security negotiations with Washington. Hormuz tensions:

By The Korea Herald

Strait of Hormuz blockage drives up Gulf food bills

In a supermarket in Bahrain, Mahmoud Ali fills his cart as usual. The shelves remain stocked despite the war in the Middle East, but the blockade of the main shipping routes into the Gulf is now being felt at checkout. “There’s no shortage”, but over the past few days “there has been a noticeable increase in the price of certain food products”, the father of four said. The price of meat in particular has almost doubled, he added. Like most of its neighbours in this arid region, the small Gulf...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Iran war expected to dominate US-Japan talks as Takaichi heads to Washington

The Japanese prime minister will be the first major ally to hold face-to-face talks with United States President Donald Trump since he urged several countries to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz blockage drives up Gulf food bills - The Daily Star

Strait of Hormuz blockage drives up Gulf food bills  The Daily Star

Middle East conflict: Strait of Hormuz blockage drives up Gulf food bills

A conflict-driven Strait of Hormuz blockage is disrupting key shipping routes, leading to a sharp increase in Gulf food bills, particularly in Bahrain and Read More: https://punchng.com/middle-east-conflict-strait-of-hormuz-blockage-drives-up-gulf-food-bills/

By Punch Newspapers