US President Donald Trump called on other nations to send ships to help in securing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil supplies that has been disrupted due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Trump stated that the United States would soon begin escorting tankers through the Strait and shared on Truth Social that “Many countries, particularly those impacted by Iran’s attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz, will be sending War Ships, in collaboration with the United States of America, to ensure the Strait remains open and secure.”
The US President further commented: “I hope that China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, who are affected by this artificial limitation, will send Ships to the region.”
Iranian attacks have nearly ceased maritime operations in the strait, through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas typically transit.
The strait is only 54 kilometers (34 miles) wide at its narrowest point.
As oil prices surged, US President Trump was inquired on Friday regarding the timeline for the US Navy to begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
“It’ll happen soon, very soon,” he responded.
In his Saturday post, Trump claimed that Iran’s military capabilities had been completely neutralised, although he acknowledged that the country still possessed the ability to launch attacks in the Strait.
“We have already destroyed 100% of Iran’s military capability, but it’s easy for them to send a drone or two, drop a mine, or launch a close-range missile somewhere along, or in, this Waterway, regardless of how thoroughly defeated they are,” he stated.
“We have already won war with Iran, but we do not want to leave quickly,” says Donald Trump.
Trump says US has already won war with Iran
Earlier, US President Donald Trump stated that the United States has “already won” its conflict with Iran, yet cautioned that American troops would not be withdrawing swiftly.
During a speech in Kentucky, Trump informed his supporters that the military campaign had greatly diminished Iran’s military strength.
“In many respects, we have already triumphed in the war,” he remarked. “However, we do not intend to depart hastily.”
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