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Trump urges China and other nations to deploy ships to secure Strait of Hormuz

Trump called on China, UK, France, Japan, and South Korea to deploy warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian actions have disrupted 97% of maritime traffic, impacting global oil supply.

  • On Saturday, President Donald Trump urged China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying many will join U.S. efforts.
  • Rising tensions since February 28, 2026, have led Iran to effectively block the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of global oil normally transits, raising energy stakes.
  • Writing on social media, Trump warned that 'Iran' could still hit the 'Strait of Hormuz' with drones, mines, or missiles despite claiming to have destroyed 100% of Iran's military capability.
  • Maritime traffic has been halted, and oil prices surged 40 percent as Iran choked the Strait of Hormuz; the U.S. deployed 5,000 Marines and the USS Tripoli and struck Kharg Island.
  • U.S. officials have not confirmed any allies' participation, the UK is discussing options amid calls for parliamentary approval, and early war costs reached $11.3 billion.
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Trump tries to convince the allies to enter the scene to unlock Ormuz's narrowness, but they don't. They will have refused negotiations and attacked Israel once again with fragmented ammunition.

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President Donald Trump is pressuring U.S. allies to help secure the Strait of Ormuz, key to Iran's de facto blockade of oil transport in response to last month's Israeli-American offensive.

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Il Sole 24 Ore broke the news in Milan, Italy on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
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