"Nations especially those affected by Iran's attempted closure of the strait would be sending warships in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe, naming China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom among those he hoped would contribute."
"Trump asserted that the US had already destroyed 100% of Iran's Military capability, while conceding in the same breath that Tehran could still send a drone or two, drop a mine, or deliver a close range missile along the waterway."
"Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that the strait was only closed to tankers and ships of enemies and their allies, not all shipping, while Mohsen Rezaee said, No American ship has the right to enter the Gulf."
President Trump announced plans for a multinational naval coalition to maintain open passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway carrying one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas. The strait has been effectively closed for 15 days during the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Trump named China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom as potential contributors. He claimed the US destroyed 100% of Iran's military capability while acknowledging Iran could still deploy drones, mines, and missiles. Iran's Foreign Minister stated the strait closure applies only to enemy tankers and ships, not all vessels. The US Energy Secretary indicated the US would not provide direct ship escorts through the waterway.
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