Donald Trump on Saturday called on other countries to deploy naval vessels to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global oil shipments that has been disrupted by tensions linked to the Middle East war.
The US president said several nations could join efforts alongside the United States to keep the waterway open for international shipping.
Posting on the social platform Truth Social, Trump wrote that “Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe.”
He added that key global economies impacted by the disruption should contribute to the effort.
“Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this artificial constraint, will send Ships to the area.”
Also on Saturday, the White House echoed the president’s stance in a noon post on X, stating: “One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!” – President DONALD J. TRUMP.
Strait of Hormuz?
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, handling a significant share of global oil shipments.
