Global News Podcast Trump urges nations to secure Strait of Hormuz
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Mar 15, 2026 
Liza Fokt, BBC Russia reporter on sudden internet outages in Moscow and St Petersburg and their effects on services. Simi Jolleoso, Washington correspondent on President Trump urging nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz and shifts in US military posture. They discuss maritime security, possible allied escorts, and regional risks in short, punchy segments.
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Call For Allied Warships To Protect Hormuz
- Donald Trump urged other nations to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz to keep tanker traffic moving and calm oil markets.
- He directly appealed to countries including China, Britain, France, Japan and South Korea and suggested the US will use continued strikes if necessary.
Most Navies Will Avoid Escorting Tankers
- Many countries will likely avoid escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz because it's a narrow, high-risk choke point with active Iranian drone and missile threats.
- Jonathan Beale noted public resistance and the 20+ km width makes putting sailors at risk politically and operationally costly.
Lebanon Faces Large Civilian Toll
- Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed hundreds and displaced hundreds of thousands, deepening humanitarian crisis and regional tensions.
- The UN called for an end to fighting, warning there is no military solution and urging diplomacy.