Trump Demands Warships for Hormuz Escort as Oil Prices Surge Past $100
President Donald Trump is pressing NATO allies and China to deploy warships to guard oil shipments moving through the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran threatens global energy supplies.
The push comes as oil prices surge past $100 a barrel and fears grow that disruptions in the narrow shipping lane could send gasoline prices sharply higher.
According to Reuters, the Financial Times, and AP reporting, Trump has asked roughly seven countries — including Britain, France, Japan, South Korea, and China — to send naval forces to escort commercial tankers through the strait.
About 20% of the world’s oil passes through the waterway, making it one of the most critical energy chokepoints on the planet.
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But the request has met resistance. Several governments have signaled hesitation or outright refusal to deploy warships, citing political risks and concerns about escalation.
Trump warned NATO could face a “very bad future” if allies decline to help secure the shipping route.
Meanwhile, Iran says the strait remains open to most countries but closed to U.S. and Israeli forces, raising uncertainty over how the conflict could affect global fuel markets.
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