Iran war: Trump urges China, other nations, to send warships to secure Hormuz

Advertisement US, Israel war on Iran World Middle East Iran war: Trump urges China, other nations, to send warships to secure Hormuz The president insisted that Iran’s military capability had been eliminated but admitted it was still able to attack the strait 2 -MIN READ 2 -MIN Listen Agence France-Presse Published: 12:37am, 15 Mar 2026 Updated: 12:42am, 15 Mar 2026 US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged other nations to send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for global oil supplies disrupted by the Iran war. Trump, who has said the United States will soon start escorting tankers through the strait, posted on social media: “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.” The US president added: “Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this ar