Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait
Why it matters: Hormuz disruption threatens global oil flow and heightens geopolitical risk.
- President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK and others to send warships alongside U.S. forces to secure the strait.
- U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright told NBC he’s in dialogue with the mentioned nations and expects China to be a constructive partner in reopening the passage.
- China’s Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said all parties must ensure stable energy supply and will strengthen communication for de‑escalation.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS that safe‑passage requests are being considered but the final decision rests with Iran’s military.
- Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reported that talks with Tehran have already allowed two Indian‑flagged gas tankers to transit the strait.
- UK Maritime Trade Operations recorded at least ten tanker attacks since Feb 28, driving crude prices to about $100 a barrel.
Trump called for an international naval escort to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but allies have yet to pledge ships as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard blocks the waterway. China, India and the U.S. are quietly negotiating while oil prices hover around $100 a barrel.
