WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 14, 2026
In a significant shift in maritime strategy, the President of the United States has issued a formal call for a global naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Through a series of statements released via Truth Social, the President urged key international stakeholders—including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom—to deploy naval assets to the region to ensure the uninterrupted flow of global commerce through the strategic waterway.
The President articulated that nations currently impacted by “artificial restrictions” in the region must take a proactive role in safeguarding their economic interests. “I hope that China, France, Japan, South Korea, Great Britain, and other countries that have been harmed by this artificial restriction will send their ships to the region,” the President stated. He emphasized that the primary objective is to ensure the Strait of Hormuz is no longer subject to threats from what he characterized as a “completely dysfunctional” state apparatus in Iran.
The administration highlighted that several of these nations have suffered significant economic and logistical setbacks due to Iranian attempts to obstruct passage. According to the President, these countries are expected to coordinate with the United States to deploy warships specifically tasked with maintaining the openness and security of the Strait.
Regarding the current military landscape, the President asserted that the United States has already neutralized “100 percent” of Iran’s conventional military capability. However, he cautioned that asymmetric threats remain a persistent concern. He noted that despite significant conventional setbacks, it remains “easy” for opposing forces to deploy isolated drones, release naval mines, or launch short-range missiles within the narrow confines of the waterway.
To counter these lingering threats, the President reaffirmed a policy of high-intensity deterrence. He stated that the United States military has been directed to “heavily bomb” coastal positions and will continue to target Iranian vessels within the waters to prevent any further disruption of maritime traffic.
The President concluded his communication with a firm commitment to the restoration of order in the region. He underscored that the ultimate goal of the U.S. and its prospective allies is to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains “open, safe, and free.” The administration views this international mobilization as a definitive step toward ending the volatility that has long plagued one of the world’s most vital energy corridors.