Trump Urges US Allies to Secure Strait of Hormuz After Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Oil Route

US President Donald Trump is urging allied nations to begin taking on roles in securing the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of tensions with Iran that have disrupted the main global distribution route for oil and gas. The statement comes amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has raised concerns about the stability of the world’s energy supply. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump questioned the possibility of the United States handing over responsibility for securing the route to countries that have long benefited from it. “I wonder what would happen if we finish off what’s left of Iran and let the countries that use it, not us, be responsible for what is called the ‘Strait’? That would make some of our unresponsive allies move and act immediately,” Trump said. On 28 February, the United States, along with Israel, launched attacks on several targets in Iran, including in Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran then retaliated by attacking Israeli territory and US military facilities in various parts of the Middle East. This escalation of conflict has led to the suspension of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route that serves as the main shipping path for oil and liquefied natural gas from Persian Gulf countries to global markets. The disruption has also affected oil exports and production in the region. In early March, Trump urged several countries, including China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and others, to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz to help maintain the stability of international shipping lanes. However, Germany and France reportedly rejected the request. Meanwhile, the EU’s Head of Foreign Policy, Kaja Kallas, stated that EU countries are not yet ready to send a fleet to the area. Trump denies US involvement in the attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field, despite Israel’s claims of coordination. The escalation of the conflict has triggered threats from Iran and a surge in global oil prices. Donald Trump stated that Israel will halt attacks on Iran’s South Pars gas field. The US has affirmed no involvement and warned Iran regarding potential escalation. The FBI is investigating Joe Kent over allegations of leaking classified information. Kent claims the US-Israel assassination of Ali Khamenei was a fatal mistake. The Pentagon is seeking White House approval for a war budget in Iran exceeding US$200 billion. Will Congress pass this massive funding? Former US Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent revealed shocking facts after resigning. He stated there was no intelligence on the Iranian attack and that critical voices were being silenced.