President Donald Trump announced Saturday that an international coalition of naval forces will work with the United States to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to maritime traffic.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated: “Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe.”
The former president indicated he anticipates participation from China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and additional nations in deploying vessels to the strategic waterway.
Trump also outlined aggressive military action, writing: “In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian Boats and Ships out of the water.”
The White House has not yet responded to inquiries about whether any nations have formally committed to sending naval assets to the region. Trump’s announcement on Saturday did not include specifics about which countries have agreed to participate or timeline details for the proposed naval deployment.
