US calls other countries to help defend Strait of Hormuz amid escalation in Iran, Lebanon | ABC NEWS

Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's claims the regime is ready to negotiate an end to the conflict, saying they will defend themselves "as long as it takes".
Meanwhile, Mr Trump has demanded other nations help defend oil tankers through the critical Strait of Hormuz, particularly warning NATO countries of consequences if they don't step in.
And Israel has commenced what it's calling a 'limited' ground operation against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon.
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