March 15, New Delhi: Amid rising tensions in the Gulf region, Donald Trump has called on major global powers to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the United States will ensure the crucial shipping route remains open “one way or the other.”
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said several countries affected by Iran’s attempts to disrupt navigation through the narrow waterway would send warships to operate alongside the United States to secure the route.
Trump’s remarks come as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify, with ship movements declining and several tankers avoiding the vital corridor, raising fears of prolonged energy disruptions and a wider military escalation in the Gulf.
In his post, Trump said countries particularly affected by the situation—including China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom—should send warships to the region to ensure the strait remains open and secure.
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, with a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passing through it every day.
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