Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Faisal AliMarch 14, 2026 at 06:38 PM

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Amid the ongoing US and Israel war on Iran, President Trump announced that "many countries" would send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed. Trump stated that nations affected by the closure, including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK, would join the US in ensuring the strait remains open and safe. He claimed the US had destroyed Iran's military capabilities but acknowledged Iran's potential to disrupt the waterway. An Iranian official responded that the Strait of Hormuz was under control, not militarily closed, and refuted Trump's claims about destroying Iran's navy. Iran's Foreign Minister clarified that the strait was only closed to enemy ships, not all shipping.

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Two Indian-flagged tankers crossed the strait safely on Saturday morning.

factual — Rajesh Kumar Sinha (India’s Ministry of Ports)100% confidence

The Strait of Hormuz carries a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas.

factual — null100% confidence

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed to ‘tankers and ships of enemies’ during war.

quote — Alireza Tangsiri (IRGC)90% confidence

Trump says ‘many countries’ will dispatch warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

quote — Donald Trump90% confidence

Trump asserted that the US had “already destroyed 100% of Iran’s Military capability”.

quote — Donald Trump80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

United Kingdom 60% China 60% France 60% Japan 60% South Korea 60% Alireza Tangsiri 70% Israel 70% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 75% United States ×690% Donald Trump ×390% Iran ×1195% Strait of Hormuz ×10100%

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strait of hormuz 100% iran 90% warships 80% blockade 70% us 70% military 60% naval coalition 50% oil tankers 50% islamic revolutionary guard corps 40%

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Strait of Hormuz

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