(LEAD) Trump calls on S, Korea, China, Japan, others to send ships to keep Hormuz Strait open
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U.S. President Donald Trump called on South Korea, China, Japan, and other nations to send ships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid rising Middle East tensions. Trump's appeal underscores concerns about freedom of navigation in a critical global shipping chokepoint. The call reflects growing U.S. pressure on allies to share the burden of maritime security.
WASHINGTON, March 14 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that ...