Trump slams China, US allies for not jumping at chance to help open the Strait of Hormuz: 'They should be thanking us'

President Trump slammed China and US allies Monday for demurring on his request to help patrol the Strait of Hormuz and reopen the vital oil trading route.

Trump said he's asked seven countries to send ships to ensure the narrow shipping lane stays open during the war with Iran. And so far he's not gotten any takers. One NATO ally even refused to get involved.

Their reluctance comes even though the vast majority of the oil flowing through the strait goes to Asia.