US EditionTrump urges China and other nations to deploy ships to secure Strait of Hormuz
Trump called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others to send warships amid Iranian attacks disrupting 20% of global oil and LNG flows, risking energy 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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Donald Trump, on his Truth Social network, called China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom to "ensure the security of this passage" with the help of American forces.
Trump hopes S. Korea, others to send ships to keep Hormuz Strait open
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is “hoping” that South Korea and other countries affected by Iran’s attempt to shut the Strait of Hormuz will send ships to keep the critical oil shipping route “open and safe” amid growing concerns over disruptions to shipping along the waterway. Trump made the remarks in a social media post while his administration has been ramping up pressure on the Islamic Republic to stop the move to block the s…
The Iran war goes into the third week. US President Trump wants the road of Hormus to be safely passed again. Other countries are supposed to send warships. In Tehran this makes fun.
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Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate
Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week.
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Trump urges other nations' warships to protect Gulf oil route
US President Donald Trump called for other nations' warships to help protect world oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz, still virtually blocked Sunday by the threat of Iranian attacks.
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