Trump Calls on UK, China, France, Japan, South Korea to Send Warships to Secure Hormuz

Donald Trump has urged the UK, China, France, Japan, and South Korea to deploy naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz to protect oil tankers and keep the waterway open. He made the appeal on Truth Social, saying countries affected by Iran’s attempts to restrict the route should join the US. Trump said the US Navy will soon escort vessels through the area. He claimed the US has destroyed 100% of Iran’s military capability, yet warned Iran can still disrupt traffic with drones, mines, or short‑range missiles. He vowed to keep the strait open, safe, and free. The Strait of Hormuz carries about a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas. Recent Iranian strikes have hit shipping, and Trump threatened to strike Iran’s Kharg Island if the blockade is not lifted. An RUSI energy researcher said Iran would struggle to function if it lost Kharg. Britain is sending HMS Dragon to help protect RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus after a drone attack, though the ship will take at least a week to reach the Mediterranean.

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