President Donald Trump has proposed a collective military effort to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and safe for global trade. In a statement shared on social media, Trump suggested that nations reliant on this vital waterway should join forces with the United States by deploying warships to the region. He emphasized that since the strait is a global lifeline for commerce, the countries most affected by potential closures should take shared responsibility for its protection.
The President expressed hope that major global powers—including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom—would contribute naval assets to this mission. While Trump framed this as a necessary step to ensure the “safe passage” of goods, it remains unclear which nations are ready to commit their fleets. For its part, the British Ministry of Defence confirmed it is currently weighing various options with allies to address maritime security in the area.
The proposal has already drawn a sharp and defiant reaction from Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the White House’s approach, arguing that such policies escalate tensions rather than resolve them. Araghchi mocked the move as a sign of American weakness, claiming that the U.S. has reached a point where it must “beg” other nations, including rivals like China, for help in maintaining regional security.
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