U.S. President Donald Trump has said several countries will join the United States in deploying naval forces to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid rising tensions with Iran.
In a statement addressing the security of the vital maritime corridor, Trump said nations heavily dependent on oil shipments passing through the strait would contribute warships to maintain safe navigation.
“Many countries, especially those affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending warships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the strait open and safe,” Trump said.
The U.S. president claimed Washington had already destroyed Iran’s military capabilities but warned that Tehran could still attempt disruptive actions such as deploying drones, sea mines or short-range missiles along the waterway.
Trump also called on major global economies—including China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom—to send naval vessels to the region to help guarantee freedom of navigation.
According to him, the United States will continue military operations along the Iranian coastline to ensure the waterway remains open to international shipping.
“One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait open, safe and free,” Trump added.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, with a significant portion of global oil exports passing through the narrow waterway each day.
Any disruption to traffic through the strait could have major implications for global energy markets and international trade.
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