United States President Donald Trump says several countries will deploy warships alongside the US to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open following Iran’s reported attempt to restrict access to the critical shipping route.
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump
said nations affected by disruptions in the waterway would join efforts to
secure it.
“Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s
attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in
conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and
safe,” he wrote.
The strategic strait is one of the world’s most important
maritime corridors, carrying a significant share of global oil shipments.
Any disruption to the route could affect global energy
markets and international trade.
Trump said he hoped major economies reliant on the route
would participate in the effort.
“Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and
others, that are affected by this artificial constraint, will send Ships to the
area so that the Hormuz Strait will no longer be a threat by a Nation that has
been totally decapitated,” Trump wrote.
However, the US president did not specify which countries
had formally agreed to deploy naval forces, and there was no immediate
confirmation from allied governments about joining the mission.
Trump also warned that despite the “heavy damage” to Iran’s
military capability, the country could still pose a threat to shipping in the
narrow waterway.
He added that the US would continue military operations to secure the route.
“We have already destroyed 100% of Iran’s Military
capability, but it’s easy for them to send a drone or two, drop a mine, or
deliver a close range missile somewhere along, or in, this Waterway,” he said.
“In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell
out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian Boats and Ships out of
the water. One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE,
and FREE!”
The remarks come amid escalating tensions in the Middle
East, with shipping routes in the Gulf facing growing security risks as the
conflict involving Iran intensifies.
On March 11, Iran said it will not allow “a single litre of
oil” to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for the benefit of the US, Israel,
and their allies.
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