Trump Says Countries May Send Warships to Keep Key Oil Route Open

Washington, March 2026 : Amid rising tensions with Iran and growing concerns over the safety of ships in the region, Donald Trump said on Saturday that several countries may join the United States in sending warships to protect the crucial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a message posted on social media, Trump said nations that rely on the route for oil and gas supplies should work together with the US to ensure the waterway remains open and secure.

“Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending warships along with the United States to keep the Strait open and safe,” Trump said.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. A large share of global oil and gas exports passes through this narrow passage that connects the Persian Gulf to international waters. Any disruption in the area can quickly affect global energy markets and push up fuel prices worldwide.

Trump also claimed that Iran’s military power had been significantly weakened following recent US military actions.

“We have already destroyed 100 per cent of Iran’s military capability,” Trump said, adding that Iran could still carry out limited attacks such as launching drones, placing sea mines, or firing short-range missiles along the waterway.

He urged major global economies and US allies that depend heavily on energy shipments through the strait to contribute naval forces to the effort.

According to Trump, countries such as China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom could send ships to help maintain security in the area.

“Hopefully these countries will send ships to the region so the Hormuz Strait will no longer be a threat,” he said.

Trump also warned that the United States would continue military operations aimed at preventing any attempt to block the vital route. He said US forces would act against Iranian vessels if necessary to keep the shipping lane safe.

“One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait open, safe and free,” he added.

The tensions come after reports that global oil supply has been affected following Iran’s move to block traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in response to recent US strikes on Iranian targets.

The route is particularly important for Asian economies such as India, Japan, South Korea and China, which depend heavily on energy imports from Gulf countries transported through the strait.

Experts say any prolonged disruption in this key shipping corridor could have a significant impact on global trade and energy prices, making the security of the route a top priority for many nations.

(The content of this article is sourced from a news agency and has not been edited by the Mavericknews30 team.)