United States President Donald Trump has called on several global powers, including China, France and Japan, to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz following threats from Iran that have disrupted shipping in the strategic waterway.
Gatekeepers News reports that Trump made the appeal as tensions escalated in the Middle East after Iran warned that it could block the strait, a key maritime route for global energy supplies. The waterway carries a significant share of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, making any disruption a major concern for global markets.
In his remarks, Trump said several countries should contribute naval forces to help keep the strait “open and safe,” naming China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom among those he expects to assist in securing the passage for commercial ships.
The call comes amid growing hostilities between Iran and Western allies after a series of military strikes and retaliatory attacks across the region. Iran has warned it could target infrastructure and shipping connected to the United States and its partners if tensions continue to escalate.
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, with roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies passing through it daily. Any prolonged disruption to shipping traffic could trigger sharp increases in energy prices and affect global trade.
Trump said the United States is ready to coordinate efforts with allies to restore safe navigation in the area, stressing that maintaining free passage through the strait is essential to protecting international energy supplies and economic stability.
