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Allies shrug as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz patrol
European allies refuse to support a U.S. proposal for a joint Strait of Hormuz patrol until an enduring Iran war ceasefire is achieved. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and UK Defense Minister Wes Streeting are seeking European collaboration, but skepticism persists due to prior frustrations with U.S. actions in the conflict.
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