Trump Urges Allies to Escort Ships Through Hormuz Strait Amid Iran Tensions

Trump Calls for Naval Escorts in Volatile Hormuz Strait

March 15, 2026

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Trump Calls for Naval Escorts in Volatile Hormuz Strait

US President Trump urges allies to send naval forces to escort ships through the strategically crucial Hormuz Strait, but Iran's Revolutionary Guard issues a defiant response.

Donald Trump's call for allied naval forces to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz has drawn a muted response, as tensions continue to simmer in the volatile region. The US president's plea comes amid heightened concerns over safety of maritime traffic in the strategic waterway, which is a vital global oil chokepoint.

In the face of Trump's push, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has responded defiantly, with a senior commander declaring,

Source: Al Jazeera

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Trump Calls for Naval Escorts in Volatile Hormuz Strait

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