Donald Trump Calls on China, UK, France, Japan to Help Keep Strait of Hormuz Open

Tensions in the Middle East escalated further after Donald Trump, President of the United States, signalled the possibility of a multinational naval response to safeguard the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran.

In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump said several countries affected by Iran's alleged attempts to disrupt traffic through the crucial maritime corridor may soon deploy warships alongside the United States. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to global sea routes, is considered one of the world's most important energy chokepoints.

Trump suggested that countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom could send naval vessels to help maintain open and secure shipping lanes in the region.

The US president claimed that Iran's military capability had already been severely weakened, but warned that smaller attacks - such as drones, naval mines, or short-range missiles - could still threaten ships passing through the narrow waterway.

Trump also indicated that US forces would continue military operations along the coastline and target Iranian boats if they posed a threat to navigation in the area.

The remarks come at a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain high, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of global concern. A large share of the world's oil exports passes through the narrow passage, meaning any disruption there can quickly affect energy supplies, shipping routes, and global markets.