President Donald Trump issued a global call Saturday for naval powers to join American forces reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Hours earlier he ordered strikes obliterating Iranian military facilities Kharg Island sparing oil infrastructure “for reasons of decency.” Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi countered Hormuz remains open to non-enemy shipping only. War Day 16 death toll hits 3750 Brent crude closes above $100 barrel four-year peak.
Why Trump Seeks Warships from China France UK
Trump posted Truth Social requesting China France Japan South Korea United Kingdom dispatch warships alongside US Navy escorting commercial vessels Hormuz safely. Kharg Island strike destroyed missile storage naval mines air defense systems control tower helicopter hangar US military confirmed. President emphasized Iran’s “100% destroyed” military continues asymmetric drone mine missile threats Persian Gulf shoreline requiring sustained coalition response comprehensively.
US President Donald Trump posts on Truth Social, “Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe. We have already… pic.twitter.com/YgoVcw5QTE
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What Did Trump Say About the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump stepped up calls to reopen the Strait, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil normally flows. “Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe,” he wrote .
He expressed hope that China, France, Japan, South Korea and the UK would also send warships, though he gave no timeline. Trump warned that even though Iran’s military was “already destroyed 100%,” it was still “easy” for Tehran to threaten ships with drones, mines and short-range missiles. The US, he said, “will be bombing the hell out of” Iran’s shoreline to counter that threat .
On Friday, he had suggested the US navy would soon begin escorting ships through the Strait, a shift from earlier remarks that military objectives were “pretty well complete.”
What Happened Fujairah UAE Oil Port Attack
Fujairah Gulf Oman major crude refined products export hub bypassing Hormuz suspended loading Saturday morning drone attack fire precaution. Operations halted damage assessment ongoing sources confirmed anonymously lacking media authorization. UAE intercepted nine missiles 33 drones Saturday consistent daily Iranian barrages Gulf states continuously. Dubai building facade damaged interception debris no injuries financial district operations continued remote working implemented.
How Kharg Island Attack Changes Oil Markets
Kharg handles nearly all Iranian oil exports 3 million barrels daily pre-war peak JPMorgan analysts calculated triple normal shipments strategic stockpiling. Two tankers berthed hours post-strike Iranian media confirmed exports continuing normal operations oil workers unharmed. Iran warned immediate destruction US-linked regional energy facilities retaliation petroleum infrastructure attacks Fars News military command statement. Saudi Arabia Iraq UAE Kuwait curbed production Qatar halted LNG world’s third largest supplier.
Why Iran Claims Hormuz Open to Non-Enemies
Araghchi told MS NOW Hormuz closure targets enemy shipping exclusively neutral commercial traffic permitted passage Iranian position. Trump threatened oil infrastructure strikes should Hormuz interference continue despite military facilities obliteration restraint demonstrated strategically. Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz declared war entering “victory phase” sustained operations “as long required” aligning Trump “as long necessary” timeline shift earlier “objectives complete” assessment.
FAQs
Q: Which countries Trump requested send Hormuz warships.
A: China France Japan South Korea United Kingdom alongside US naval forces.
Q: What UAE oil port suspended operations Saturday.
A: Fujairah Gulf Oman major Hormuz bypass export hub drone attack fire precaution.
Q: Which Iranian island handles all oil exports.
A: Kharg Island struck military sites spared petroleum infrastructure explicitly.
Q: Current Brent crude price four-year milestone.
A: Closed above $100 barrel highest level nearly four years Hormuz crisis.
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