Trump’s abrupt U-turn on a plan to re-open the Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies

President Trump’s abrupt halt to the plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz followed backlash from Saudi Arabia, which restricted the U.S. military’s access to its bases and airspace. The operation was paused temporarily after Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince failed to resolve the issue, requiring the U.S. to regain military access. Saudi Arabia supports Pakistan’s mediation efforts between Iran and the U.S. to end the war.