Iran war: Trump urges China, other nations, to send warships to secure Hormuz

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lucy QuagginMarch 14, 2026 at 05:37 PM

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Following disruptions to global oil supplies due to conflict in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump called on nations, including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK, to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait, located between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, is a crucial trade route for oil and liquefied natural gas. The US aims to collaborate with these countries to ensure the Strait remains open and safe, as it carries approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supply. Trump indicated that the US would also begin escorting tankers through the Strait soon.

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Indian Ocean 40% Emmanuel Macron 40% United Kingdom 50% Japan 50% South Korea 50% France ×260% Persian Gulf 65% China ×270% Iran 75% United States ×280% Donald Trump ×390% Strait of Hormuz ×495%

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Strait of Hormuz

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