Trump Calls on Nations to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz as China Remains Diplomatic and Europe Sceptical

President Donald Trump has called upon multiple nations to deploy their warships to assist the US Navy in maintaining the Strait of Hormuz as “open and safe”, though his appeal has yet to yield concrete commitments amid surging global oil prices caused by the US-Israel war against Iran.

Through a post on Truth Social, Trump requested that China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain, and other nations take action. “Countries affected by this artificial barrier are expected to send ships to the area, so that the Strait of Hormuz no longer becomes a threat from a nation that has been completely crippled,” Trump wrote.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that he has engaged in communications with the nations mentioned by Trump and expressed optimism that China would become a “constructive partner” in efforts to reopen the vital shipping corridor.

However, no formal commitments have been made to date. Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the United States, merely emphasised that all parties bear responsibility for ensuring stable energy supplies and that China would “strengthen communication with relevant parties” for de-escalation.

Meanwhile, Iran’s military has effectively blocked the strait in retaliation for US and Israeli air strikes. Tehran asserted that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all nations except the US and its allies. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed that several countries have approached Tehran requesting transit permission for their vessels. “The decision rests with our military,” he stated.