US EditionTrump urges China and other nations to deploy ships to secure Strait of Hormuz
Trump called on China, UK, France, Japan, and South Korea to send warships as Iran's attacks disrupted one-fifth of global oil flow and pushed prices up 40%, U.S. Navy may escort tankers.
- 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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The American President calls on allied states and China to send warships to the Straits, but a military escort of tankers could be difficult.
Donald Trump expressed the hope that China, France, Japan, South Korea, Great Britain and other countries would send warships to the Strait of Ormuz to secure the passage of ships.
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President Donald Trump stated in a new social media post that several countries are expected to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to help maintain open and safe passage for shipping through the strategic waterway. The comments were made amid ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted commercial traffic in the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of O…
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified Tehran’s stance on the Strait of Hormuz during a Saturday interview with Ayman Mohyeldin on MS NOW, stating the vital waterway remains open to all international shipping except for vessels belonging to the United States and Israel. When questioned by Mohyeldin regarding the current status of the strait and […] Iran Says “Strait Of Hormuz Is Open,” But Blocking U.S. And Israeli Ships
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