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United States President Donald Trump on Saturday urged other countries to send naval vessels to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as tensions remain high amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
The U.S. President, who has said Washington will soon start escorting tankers through the strait, posted on Truth Social that "Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending warships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe."
Trump also called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom to deploy warships to help secure the strategic waterway.
He added that the United States would continue bombing Iran’s coastline and targeting Iranian boats to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
The Strait of Hormuz carries about 20 million barrels of oil per day and roughly 20% of the global liquefied natural gas trade.
The United Nations warned Friday that restrictions on shipping through the strait could have a “massive impact” on humanitarian operations in the region.
Tehran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz since around March 1 following joint attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran that began Feb. 28.
The strikes have so far killed around 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iranian authorities. Hostilities have since escalated.
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