Trump Says U.S. Can Secure Hormuz Alone as Allies Decline Call

Washington, March 17 — President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed frustration after several of America’s key allies rejected his appeal to join a multinational mission aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by Iranian forces amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

A day after urging partners to deploy warships to help secure the strategic waterway, Trump said the United States did not require outside assistance. “We don’t need anybody,” he remarked, signaling Washington’s readiness to act unilaterally.

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil shipments, has been under siege since the outbreak of hostilities, leading to sharp disruptions in supply chains and driving crude prices higher. The U.S. administration has emphasized the importance of restoring safe passage through the corridor, but the lack of allied support highlights divisions over military involvement in the region.