What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran | CNN

US President Donald Trump is trying to garner international support for securing the Strait of Hormuz — the vital waterway where the transport of oil has shuddered to a halt since the United States and Israel began their war with Iran. He claimed the US has gotten “some positive response” after reaching out to countries for help but that a few “would rather not get involved.” So far, Trump’s allies have remained noncommittal, at least publicly, toward the idea of sending warships. Later Monday, Trump said that “numerous countries have told me they’re on the way,” although he did not name any. He complained that others, including the United Kingdom, were unenthusiastic about helping the United States after receiving security support for decades. Meanwhile, oil and gas prices remained high Monday following attacks on oil facilities in the region over the weekend, as strikes continue to roil the Middle East. CNN’s Billy Stockwell contributed reporting. © 2026 Cable News Network. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved. CNN Sans ™ & © 2016 Cable News Network. Scan the QR code to download the CNN app on Google Play. Scan the QR code to download the C