New Delhi, March 17 -- US President Donald Trump has renewed his call for international partners to help restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, urging nations that rely on the critical oil transit corridor to take part in safeguarding the waterway.

Speaking at a White House event on Monday (March 16), Trump said he had reached out to several world leaders to build a coalition aimed at protecting shipping lanes following escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran.

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"We strongly encourage the other nations to get involved with us, and get involved quickly, and with great enthusiasm," Trump said.

Despite pushing for international support, Trump also struck a defiant tone tow...