Trump Urges Nations to Send Ships to Secure Hormuz Strait

US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged major global powers to deploy naval vessels to help secure the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran, as the conflict in the Gulf region entered its third week.

In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump called on countries whose economies depend heavily on oil shipments through the strait—such as China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom—to send naval ships to ensure the security of the crucial maritime route.

The US President alleged that Iran was attempting to disrupt or close the strategic waterway and said the United States would continue targeting Iranian naval assets along the coastline if necessary.

The tensions follow a large-scale joint military offensive launched by the United States and Israel against Iran starting February 28. The attacks have triggered retaliatory strikes from Iran, expanding the conflict across the wider Gulf region.

Iranian strikes near the Strait of Hormuz have already disrupted maritime traffic through the narrow passage, which handles a significant portion of the world’s crude oil shipments. The strait serves as a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies and international trade.

With shipping movements affected and military activity intensifying in the region, concerns are growing among global markets about potential disruptions to oil supply chains and rising geopolitical instability.