Trump urged several countries to consider deploying naval forces to help keep the strategic waterway open and safe for commercial vessels.

He named China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom among the nations he believes should assist in protecting shipping in the area.

However, while some countries have responded to the appeal, none has yet confirmed plans to send warships.

The request comes amid rising tensions between Iran and Western allies following a series of military strikes and retaliatory attacks across the region.

Iran has warned it could target shipping and energy infrastructure linked to the United States and its partners if hostilities continue.

The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, with roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies passing through it every day.

Any disruption to traffic through the passage could push energy prices higher and disrupt global trade.

Trump says the United States is ready to coordinate with allies to ensure safe navigation and protect international energy supplies.