Trump’s abrupt U-turn on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies
- Posted on May 6, 2026
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Trump’s abrupt U-turn on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal on his plan to help ships go through the Strait of Hormuz came after a key Gulf ally suspended the U.S. military’s ability to use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation, according to two U.S. officials.