Trump urges global naval deployment to protect Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump called on multiple nations to deploy warships to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route disrupted by Middle East tensions. Trump's appeal on Truth Social requested that countries affected by Iran's reported attempts to block the waterway, including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK, contribute naval vessels alongside US forces. The strait, spanning 54km at its narrowest point, normally handles 20% of global crude oil and LNG shipments. Trump claimed Iran's military capabilities had been neutralized but acknowledged threats like drones, mines, or missiles could still target vessels. He stated the US would respond forcefully to maintain the strait's 'OPEN, SAFE, and FREE' status. Global oil prices rose amid the instability.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/14/trump-urges-nations-to-deploy-warships-to-protect-strait-of-hormuz/