Former President Donald Trump called on other nations to join efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying the vital waterway must be protected to ensure the free flow of commerce and energy supplies. In remarks he framed around global economic stability and maritime safety, Trump urged allied and partner countries to contribute resources, participate in coordinated patrols, share intelligence and take collective action to deter attacks on commercial vessels.
He emphasized the strategic importance of the narrow strait—which links major oil-producing regions to global markets—and argued that multinational cooperation would both enhance deterrence and reduce the burden on any single country. Trump also highlighted the need to defend freedom of navigation and to guard against actions that could escalate into wider conflict or disrupt energy markets.
The call came amid heightened concerns about regional security in the Gulf and incidents that have raised the risk to civilian shipping. Trump framed the issue as one requiring both a military and diplomatic response, urging nations to combine maritime security measures with efforts to de-escalate tensions through diplomacy and sanctions enforcement where appropriate.
Analysts say that a multinational approach could improve surveillance and response times, deter hostile actions, and reassure global markets, but that organizing such a coalition faces political and operational hurdles. Any international security effort in the strait would likely require clear rules of engagement, shared intelligence arrangements, and contributions from both regional states and distant partners with maritime capabilities.