Trump urges other countries to step in to open Strait of Hormuz

The United States is calling on global partners to help safeguard the vital shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the aftermath of extensive US military operations against Iran.

Trump claimed that US forces have significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities, including its missile production, drones, naval vessels, and radar systems. “Iranian attacks have decreased by 90% following our strikes,” he said, emphasising that more than 7,000 targets in Iran had been hit and over 100 Iranian ships sunk.

The President stressed that less than 1 per cent of US crude oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, but he pointed out that countries such as China and North Korea rely heavily on it for their energy imports. “China receives 90 per cent, and North Korea 95 per cent, of their oil through the Strait of Hormuz,” he noted.

Trump urged nations that depend on the Strait for oil shipments to actively participate in its protection. “Come forward to protect the Strait of Hormuz and help the US,” he said. He added that some countries, without naming them, have expressed willingness to assist, while others have yet to commit.

While asserting that Iran’s military infrastructure has been rapidly dismantled, Trump acknowledged uncertainty regarding whether mines have actually been laid in the Strait. Nevertheless, he maintained that the risk of attacks on commercial shipping has been drastically reduced.

“Countries receiving oil from the Strait of Hormuz should step forward quickly and with commitment,” Trump concluded, framing international cooperation as essential to maintaining stability in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.