Trump also called upon China, France and Japan among others to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz and said that the US would bomb the shoreline and continually shoot Iranian boats and ships. Trump also called upon China, France and Japan among others to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz and said that the US would bomb the shoreline and continually shoot Iranian boats and ships. Trump said that several countries in conjunction with the United States would send warships to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open. "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. One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!"

Source: dna March 14, 2026 16:26 UTC