US President Donald Trump has seemingly changed his stance on the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that 'maybe we shouldn't be there at all' after receiving cold responses from other countries.
Trump initially claimed to 'secure' the waterway, but later asked for help from other countries, only to be met with silence.
He argued that the countries reliant on Middle East crude should help protect the waterway, as they have a lot to lose if it remains closed.
However, allies Japan and Australia have stated that they have no plans to send navy vessels to escort ships in the region.
China's visit to the US has also been put on hold, with Trump warning that the US may delay the visit if China does not offer support in the Gulf.
The situation has added an extra layer of complexity to the already tense situation in the region, with the US, Iran, and other countries locked in a bitter conflict.
