Big blow to Donald Trump, Britain and Australia refused to support:

News India Live, Digital Desk: There has been an international outcry over the military siege of the Strait of Hormuz announced by US President Donald Trump against Iran. Trump had hoped that his old allies would support America shoulder to shoulder on this front, but the situation seems to be the opposite. Trusted allies like Britain and Australia have categorically refused to join this military operation, which has dealt a major blow to Trump’s strategy.

Britain’s tough stance: Will not throw its feet into the fire of war

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made it clear that his country will not be involved in any war-like situation with Iran. Britain has also rejected the US President’s claims that NATO countries and Britain are sending minesweepers in this siege. London believes that keeping Hormuz open is important for the global economy, but it does not want to increase tensions further by becoming a part of Trump’s ‘blockhead’ policy.

Australia also shrugged it off, laid emphasis on diplomacy

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also shocked America in this matter. Albanese has issued a statement saying that Australia has not received any official request from the US to participate in any such military siege. He has appealed to both Washington and Tehran to resume peace talks. Australia says that they are in favor of security of the waterway, but are in no mood for direct military confrontation with Iran.

What is Trump’s plan and why is there an uproar?

After talks with Iran in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad failed, Trump had announced that the US Navy would stop all ships entering and leaving Iran’s ports. Trump believes that this siege will put pressure on Iran, but international experts say that this step is like ‘piracy’. This not only threatens a huge surge in crude oil prices, but also raises the possibility of a wider regional war.

Threat of worldwide energy crisis

The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most important oil transportation route. If this siege continues for a long time, fuel prices may go on fire across the world, including India. Russia and China have also criticized the US move. With other NATO countries also withdrawing, the Trump administration now appears to be alone on this front.