WorldTrump urges allies to defend the Strait of Hormuz, but no one's fully signed onU.S. President Donald Trump is calling for help from allies — and even geopolitical rivals like China — to defend the Strait of Hormuz from attacks on commercial shipping. So far, the countries Trump mentioned have responded cautiously. U.S. oil-seeking allies face difficult choice in whether to defend shipping along vital oil routeVerity Stevenson · CBC News · Posted: Mar 15, 2026 2:27 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday. (Stringer/Reuters)Social SharingU.S.…