President of the United States Donald Trump has said the United States and several other countries could deploy warships to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open to global shipping amid tensions over Iran.
In an article published in Truth Social, Trump said the effort could involve naval deployments from multiple countries that rely on the channel for trade and energy shipments.
He named China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom as countries that could send ships to the region.
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Claims Iranian troops suffered heavy losses
In his message, Trump claimed that the United States had destroyed what he called “100% of Iran’s military capabilities.” However, he warned that Iran could still attempt limited attacks that could disrupt shipping on the waterway.
He said that even if it suffered heavy losses, Iran could deploy small threats such as drones, mines or short-range missiles along or within the strait. He said such behavior could still pose a risk to ships passing through the route.
Warning that the United States will continue to take military action
Trump also said that the US military can continue to take military operations near the coastline to deal with potential threats. He said that if necessary, the United States would attack coastal areas and target Iranian ships operating in the area.
“We will soon have the Strait of Hormuz open, safe and free,” Trump said, adding that the situation would be resolved in some way.
Trump mentioned that countries affected by disruptions in the strait should send naval ships to the area to make the waterway less vulnerable. His comments signaled a push for a wider international presence to ensure the route remains operational in global shipping.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important sea lanes, and Trump said the goal of the proposed action is to keep the waterway “open, safe and free.”
