Trump Calls for Allies to Deploy Warships to Protect Hormuz Strait
Former US President Trump urges the UK and other nations to send naval vessels to the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran, citing concerns over keeping oil shipping routes open.
In a recent statement on his social media platform, former US President Donald Trump has called on the United Kingdom and other allied nations to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping choke point. Trump's plea comes amid the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, who have clashed over the security and freedom of navigation in the strategically important waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz, located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is a vital route for the global oil trade, with an estimated 20% of the world's crude oil passing through its narrow waters. Trump emphasized the importance of keeping this shipping lane open and operational, stating that the presence of naval vessels from the UK and other allies would help to deter any potential disruptions or conflicts that could threaten the flow of oil.
Source: The Guardian
