Trump says China, Britain and other countries “want” to send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz “open and safe”

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 further said it was “hopeful” that China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom would be able to send ships to the region.

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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.

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“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.”