Former President Donald Trump urged other countries to join efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying the narrow waterway must be protected to preserve the free flow of commerce and energy supplies. Framing the appeal around global economic stability and maritime safety, he called on allies and partners to commit resources, take part in coordinated patrols, share intelligence and act collectively to deter attacks on commercial vessels.
He stressed the strait’s strategic role as the conduit between major oil-producing regions and global markets and argued that multinational cooperation would strengthen deterrence while easing the burden on any single nation. Trump also underscored the importance of defending freedom of navigation and preventing incidents that could escalate into wider conflict or disrupt energy markets.
The appeal came amid heightened concerns about security in the Gulf after a series of incidents that increased risks to civilian shipping. He described the problem as one that needs both military measures and diplomatic engagement, urging a mix of maritime security operations, de-escalatory diplomacy and targeted sanctions enforcement where appropriate.
Analysts say a multinational approach could improve surveillance and response times, deter hostile acts and reassure markets, but note significant political and operational obstacles. Any coalition would likely require clear rules of engagement, robust intelligence-sharing arrangements and contributions from both regional states and distant maritime partners.