US-Israel-Iran War Highlights: Donald Trump Urges South Korea, China, Japan, Others To Help With Strait Of Hormuz

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Here's what the US president said about the Strait of Hormuz at lunch with Kennedy Center Board Members:

• Level of enthusiasm from other nations matters to me

• I predicted Strait of Hormuz would be a weapon

• Strongly encourage other nations to help on Hormuz

• Big companies are going in to Venezuela

• Will step up Venezuela oil production rapidly

• US is ‘hammering’ Iran’s ability to threaten Hormuz

Here's what the US president said about the Strait of Hormuz at lunch with Kennedy Center Board Members:

• We have Strait of Hormuz in very good shape

• Europe, S. Korea should help with Hormuz

• Many countries have told me they're 'on the way'

• Some nations not enthusiastic about helping us

• Also urges China, Japan to help with Hormuz

Here's what the US president said  At Lunch With Kennedy Center Board Members

• One simple word and Kharg Island pipes will be gone

• Dismantling Iran's industrial, defense base

• Hammering Iran's ability to threaten shipping in Hormuz

• More than 30 mine-laying ships destroyed

• Don't know if mines have been dropped in Strait

• Encourage nations dependent on Hormuz to help us

• More strikes from all directions every single hour

• Knocked Kharg Island, destroyed except oil pipes area

Here's what the US president said:

• Iran campaign continued in full force past few days

• Military campaign continued in full force over past days

• Iran's anti-aircraft equipment is decimated

• Struck more than 7,000 targets across Iran

• Achieved 95% reduction in Iran drone attacks

• Iran doesn't have many missiles left

• Attacked manufacturing plants for Iran missiles, drones

Oil prices have slid on expectations more vessels could pass through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The main US oil contract, WTI, slumped by more than 5% to $93.37 per barrel, while international benchmark Brent North Sea crude fell more than 2% to $100.28 per barrel.

Kuwait army said that it has identified at least four hostile drones in the last 24 hours.  

All 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency could release more emergency oil stocks later “as and if needed”, Executive Director Fatih Birol has said.

According to Birol, the countries will still be over 1.4 billion barrels remaining in their emergency oil stocks despite the largest release of reserves in history already agreed.

(Source: Al Jazeera)

Civil Defense teams have confirmed that the fire in a fuel tank in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport has been extinguished. Cooling operations are now underway.

A strike near Iraq’s western border with Syria has killed at least four Iran-backed fighters. The fighters from the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)  “were killed and three others were wounded” in the attack on a checkpoint at the entrance to the city of al-Qaim, a local security official was quoted by news agencies as saying.

(Source: Al Jazeera)

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Strait of Hormuz “is open, but closed to our enemies, to those who carried out this cowardly aggression against us and to their allies”.

(Source: Al Jazeera)

According to a report by the Mehr news agency, Iran's Supreme Leader has appointed Mohsen Rezaee as his milIritary adviser.

Qatar has targeted Iran's residential areas after it intercepted Iranian missiles. 

(Source: NDTV)

UAE's ( United Arab Emirates) air defences said they engaged four ballistic missiles, and six unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran as per an 'X' post from the Ministry of Defence of the UAE.

CNN's Fareed Zakaria told NDTV that the war is a stress test for US's power on the global stage, calling it a "very unusual conflict." Zakaria said that the US seems to be in the middle of an escalation trap. He said he saw no sign of Trump looking for an exit from the war.

CNN's Fareed Zakaria told NDTV that oil prices are likely to"only increase from here" with regards to the war between Iran and Israel and US. He said that the US needs stability and free flow of oil. Zakaria stated that it would be difficult to open the Strait of Hormuz without Israel's aid pointing to the difficulty in locating mines in the area.

Qatar's Defence Ministry stated that it intercepted a second volley of missiles launched at it from Iran with the centre sending out an alert to citizens stating the security threat has been "eliminated". This development comes after sent an additional 'elevated' security threat alert to it citizens asking residents to stay inside their homes and other safe places.

(Source: Al Jazeera)

Israeli Home Front Command stated that it has spotted missiles launched at Jerusalem and central Israel from Iran with explosions being reported by Al Jazeera.

(Source: Al Jazeera)

Iran has asked India to release three of its oil tankers the former seized in February as a part of the talks between the two countries for safe passage of Indian ships via the Strait of Hormuz.

(Source: Bloomberg)

Authorities in Qatar have just sent out another “elevated” security threat level alert, telling residents to “remain in their homes and safe places”.

This is the second alert to be sent out in the last hour.

(Source: Al Jazeera)

Qatar’s Defence Ministry said its armed forces have intercepted a missile attack. The update came minutes after residents were notified on mobile devices about an elevated security level.

تعلن وزارة الدفاع القطرية عن تصدي القوات المسلحة لهجمة صاروخية استهدفت دولة قطر.

The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar. pic.twitter.com/aXQRmp8YF1

— وزارة الدفاع - دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) March 16, 2026

Authorities in Qatar have just sent out an “elevated” security threat level alert, telling residents to “remain in their homes and safe places”.

(Source: Al Jazeera)

Indian LPG Vessel Shivaalik docked the Mundra port at around 5 p.m. IST on Monday. 

Authorities in the UAE say “drone-related incident” sparked fire near Dubai airport while another drone attack has also been reported at Fujairah’s industrial area. 

(Source: Al Jazeera)

Indian crude vessel Shivaalik will be arriving today at 5 p.m., special shipping secy Rajesh Kumar Sinha said. The vessel is carrying LPG.

The Iranian women's soccer team is set to leave Malaysia on Monday night, ending days of uncertainty after most of the seven squad members who sparked a diplomatic furor by seeking asylum in Australia reversed their decisions and rejoined the team in Kuala Lumpur.

The Asian Football Confederation general secretary Windsor John told The Associated Press that the team's departure Monday night was arranged by the Iranian embassy. He said the AFC, which is supporting the Iranian team in Kuala Lumpur, was told they are flying to Oman but that isn't their final destination. He said he wasn't aware of their full travel plans.

The Israeli military says it sent additional ground troops into Lebanon for what it calls a "limited and targeted operation." Military spokesman Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani says the latest deployment is meant to defend Israeli border communities against attacks from the Hezbollah militant group.

Shoshani says Hezbollah has sent hundreds of fighters from its elite Radwan unit toward the border since the militant group entered the war two weeks ago. He says Israel carried out artillery and airstrikes on multiple sites before sending in the troops.

Earlier in the war, Israel beefed up the presence of ground troops inside Lebanon in what it says is an attempt to prevent attacks on its northern border towns.

(Source: AP)

India has evacuated over 550 of its nationals from Iran through Armenia, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanking Yerevan on Monday for facilitating the land-border transit. New Delhi has been urging Indian nationals stuck in Iran to cross over to Armenia for subsequent travel to India in view of the escalating conflict in West Asia.

Bahrain's Defence Ministry says air defence systems have responded to attacks on Monday morning. The ministry says four missiles and three drones were fired.
 

Explosions have been reported in Tehran, Iran's capital, following Israel's large-scale overnight strikes. The Israeli military claims these strikes targeted Iranian terror regime infrastructure, including military and nuclear facilities, reported Al Jazeera.

China called on all sides to immediately stop military operations in the Middle East in response to US President Donald Trump's call to join other countries, including Beijing, to help keep Strait of Hormuz open for international transport. The effective closure of the vital waterway by Iran in retaliation for airstrikes by the US and Israel has proved catastrophic for global energy and trade flows, causing the largest oil supply disruption and soaring global oil prices.

China also said it is in talks with the US about Trump’s planned visit to Beijing later this month.

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu informed the Rajya Sabha that Indian airlines have cancelled 4,335 flights and foreign carriers 1,187 flights so far in the wake of the Middle East conflict. The escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran has significantly disrupted flight operations due to airspace closures in the West Asia region.

Replying to a supplementary query during Question Hour, the minister asserted that the safety of airline operations is the topmost priority. Stating that the safety of the operations is the topmost priority during this crisis, the minister said there is no reason for us to operate in this area when the airspace itself is closed.

Naidu said the aviation ministry and the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) are in constant communication with the regulators in those specific countries.

EU ⁠member ⁠states will discuss what can be done ⁠from the European side to ⁠keep the Strait of Hormuz open, the EU’s foreign policy chief ‌Kaja Kallas tells journalists before a EU foreign affairs ‌meeting in Brussels.

"It is in our interest to keep the Strait of Hormuz open ⁠and that’s why we ⁠are also discussing what we can do ⁠in this regard from the ⁠European side," ⁠she said, as reported by Al Jazeera.

The Israeli military has claimed to have dismantled an aircraft used by Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a precise strike at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran. The strike is said to have disrupted Iran's leadership coordination capabilities and military force build-up efforts. 

"The dismantling of the aircraft disrupts the Iranian regime leadership’s coordination capabilities with axis countries, it’s military force build-up efforts and it’s ability to rehabilitate its capabilities," its statement published on Telegram said.

Minister of External Affairs of India, S Jaishankar thanks the government and the people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran.

Thank the Government and the people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran so far.

Appreciate their support in these challenging times. @AraratMirzoyan

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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 16, 2026

On Air Force One, Trump wouldn't say which countries could be part of the coalition he wants to police the Strait of Hormuz to provide security for oil tankers and other commercial ships passing through.

But he said he won't forget the countries that decline to help. He named British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who he said initially declined to put British aircraft carriers “into harm's way.”

“Whether we get support or not, but I can say this, and I said to them: We will remember,” Trump said.
 

Traffic returns to normal on Airport Road following the earlier closure affecting traffic coming from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khawaneej, as well as from the Marrakech Street intersection heading toward Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

A Palestinian national was killed when a missile struck a civilian vehicle in Abu Dhabi's Al Bahia area. The Abu Dhabi authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred amid escalating regional tensions tied to the Iran-Israel conflict.

"Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving a missile falling on a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahyah area, resulting in one casualty of Palestinian nationality. The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information," wrote the official account of Abu Dhabi Media Office on X.

At least five people have been killed and seven others injured after separate strikes carried out by US and Israel forces in the Iranian province of Markazi , according to the Mehr news agency.

Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, says joint US-Israel operations have significantly weakened Iran's defense system. Iran is now launching around 10 barrages a day which is a substantial decrease from the beginning of the war. 

"Joint US-Israel operations have significantly weakened Iran’s defence system; they are now launching 10 barrages a day which is much less than what they were able to do at the beginning of the war," says Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar.

Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar said the situation in the region was already tense before PM Narendra Modi's visit. The decision to attack Iran was made after PM Modi left Israel, and the cabinet approved it 2 days later. He clarified the operation wasn't planned during PM Modi's visit, but emerged later.

"It was evident that the situation is very volatile in our region even before Prime Minister Modi came (on February 25–26, 2026). When it comes to the decision to strike, the operational opportunity came only after PM Modi left. The cabinet decision to approve the operation happened only 2 days after," says Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar on "theories" around the timing of PM Modi's visit to Israel in February and the US-Israel attack on Iran.

(Source: ANI)

Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is alive and well, dismissing rumors that a viral video of him was AI-generated. 

"Prime Minister Netanyahu is alive. I saw him personally when I was in Israel more than once. This video at the cafe is not AI-fabricated. There is a lot of disinformation..," says Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar, on a viral video of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

On a question on how long the conflict with Iran will continue, Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar says, "We are not specifying exactly how long it will take because it depends on many factors...At the outset, both US and Israel talked about a few weeks. It also depends on the opportunity Iran has to change course. Right now, it doesn't seem that they are changing course. On the contrary, they are doubling down. They are digging in. But the situation can change in the future. We are hearing different rumours about differences within the Iranian decision-making process. So, this can take more time...We can have a diplomatic way out of this if the Iranians decide that they want to cooperate with the international community..."

Massive explosions were heard in Beirut as Israel launched new attacks on the Lebanese capital before dawn, saying it was striking infrastructure related to the Iran-linked Hezbollah militia group. To date, over 800,000 people have been displaced by Israel's campaign in Lebanon.

At least 850 people have been killed by Israeli strikes so far, including 107 children and 66 women.

Not long after Israel's military announced it had launched new strikes on Tehran targeting infrastructure, explosions were heard in the Iranian capital and outlying areas. More than 1,300 people have been killed in Iran so far, according to the Red Cross.
 

(Source: AP)

Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and state-backed companies are unlikely to scale back renewable energy investments in Africa despite disruptions from the Iran war, analysts say, given the strong long-term economic and strategic reasons driving such funding.

Investors made wealthy by the Gulf region's abundant oil and gas increasingly are turning to Africa's clean energy sector, attracted by rising electricity demand, rapid urbanisation and the continent's growing role in global supply chains tied to critical minerals and manufacturing.

A report released last month by the Clean Air Task Force found that more than $101.9 billion had flowed into Africa's renewable energy sector from Gulf countries by end of 2024, led by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. Much of the investment has been concentrated in North Africa, Southern Africa and parts of East Africa, while West Africa has attracted relatively limited funding.
 

(Source: AP)

Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar said, "Iranians have launched a counter-attack. They fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones into Israel...We have about 12 casualties so far. We have hundreds of wounded. Several buildings were damaged. Not to the extent that we had back in June, the damage is much less because their capability to launch at Israel has diminished. They decided to retaliate not only against us but to attack 12 countries in the region. They are targeting not only military targets but mainly civilian targets, both in Israel and also in the Gulf..."

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence announced that three drones were intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh and Eastern regions. The ministry's spokesperson stated that Saudi air defences shot down the drones, but didn't provide further details, Al Jazeera reported.

Dubai International Airport is gradually resuming flights to selected destinations after a temporary suspension due to safety concerns. 

In a post on X, the Dubai Medi Office said, "Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announces the gradual resumption of some flights to and from Dubai International Airport to selected destinations, following the temporary suspension implemented as a precautionary measure. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights."
 

A quick check of global crude prices at this hour shows that Brent crude has risen above $100 per barrel (currently trading at $103.77). The Nymex is trading at $98.52 per barrel.

Israeli warplanes have carried out three air strikes on the city of Khiam in southern Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera Arabic.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has launched limited ground operations in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah strongholds. This move aims to strengthen Israel's forward defense and create a safer zone for northern Israel residents. 

In a post the IDF wrote, "IDF troops have begun limited and targeted ground operations against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, aimed at enhancing the forward defense area. This activity is part of broader defensive efforts to establish and strengthen a forward defensive posture, which includes the dismantling of terrorist infrastructure and the elimination of terrorists operating in the area, to create an additional layer of security for residents of northern Israel."

The UAE government said that their air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) asserted that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drone

President Donald Trump is suggesting he may delay his much-anticipated visit to China at the end of the month as he seeks to ramp up the pressure on Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and calm oil prices that have soared during the Iran war.

In an interview Sunday with the Financial Times, Trump said China's reliance on oil from the Middle East means it ought to help with a new coalition he is trying to put together to get oil tanker traffic moving through the strait after Iran's threats have throttled global flows of oil. Trump said “we'd like to know” before the trip whether Beijing will help. "We may delay,” Trump said in the interview.

Air India has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai due to the temporary suspension of flight operations at Dubai International Airport. This decision follows a drone attack on an oil tanker near the airport, which caused a fire but no injuries.

In a post on X, Air India wrote, "Dubai International Airport has temporarily suspended all flight operations to and from the airport. As a result, Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Dubai have been cancelled for the day. We are offering all affected guests the flexibility to choose one of the following options at no additional cost:
•  Rebook to a future travel date, or
•  Cancel and receive a full refund"

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Dubai International Airport has temporarily suspended all flight operations to and from the airport.

As a result, Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Dubai have been cancelled for the day.

We are offering all…

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The Saudi Ministry of Defense has announced intercepting three waves of drones in the country's east. It said 12 were destroyed in the latest wave, while six were shot down before that. The Ministry of Defence said that another five were intercepted earlier, reported Al Jazeera.
 

The Emirates Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai flight returned midway following the closure of Dubai International Airport and has landed back at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Passengers will be shifted to the terminal.

Gulf Arab states including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain reported new missile or drone attacks a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates.

Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Arab Gulf neighbors during the war, causing significant damage and rattling economies even as most are intercepted. Tehran says it targets US assets, even as Iranian strikes are reported at civilian sites such as airports and oil fields.
 

Javier Bardem says 'no to war and free Palestine' at the Oscars, earning a huge round of applause from everyone in the room.

Javier Bardem says “no to war and free Palestine” at the #Oscars, earning a huge round of applause from everyone in the room.

(via ABC/AMPAS) pic.twitter.com/7p3whJzhbm

— Variety (@Variety) March 16, 2026

France President Emmanuel Macron speaks to Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and asks him to immmediately end the war.

"I called on him to put an immediate end to the unacceptable attacks Iran is carrying out against countries in the region, whether directly or through proxies, including in Lebanon and Iraq. I reminded him that France is acting within a strictly defensive framework aimed at protecting its interests, its regional partners, and freedom of navigation, and that it is unacceptable for our country to be targeted," Emmanuel Macron wrote on X

I have just spoken with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian.

I called on him to put an immediate end to the unacceptable attacks Iran is carrying out against countries in the region, whether directly or through proxies, including in Lebanon and Iraq. I reminded him that France…

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 15, 2026

Dubai Police has announced that Airport Street and Airport Tunnel are temporarily closed due to traffic updates. Drivers are requested to use alternative roads.

An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson claimed Iran has fired about 700 missiles and 3,600 drones at US and Israeli targets since the war started, according to an IRGC statement on Telegram today.

Australia says won't send navy ship to Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump request.

Japan says it is "not considering" maritime security operations after US President Donald Trump called for other countries to send warships to help protect the Strait of Hormuz

At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip. A strike hit a house in the urban refugee camp of Nuseirat in central Gaza and killed four people, including a couple in their 30s and their 10-year son, according to the nearby Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The woman had been pregnant with twins, the hospital told AP.

Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the Middle East on Monday. The two airlines will have their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Muscat, including a total of 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah, a release said.

Air India will operate one return service each from Delhi and Mumbai, while Air India Express will operate one flight each from Bengaluru, Kozhikode and Mangalore.

Also, Air India Express will operate 12 scheduled flights to and from Muscat, with one service each from Delhi, Kannur, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram and two services from Kochi, Air India said in the release.

Earlier in the day, IndiGo said flight operations in Dubai have been further restricted, due to which some of its scheduled services between March 15 and 17 have been affected.
 

(Source: PTI)

Dubai Airports announces the diversion of some flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): Dubai Media Office

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's former Foreign Minister, condemned Israel's recent bombings of fuel depots in Tehran, calling them a violation of international law and ecocide. In a post on X, he wrote, "Israel's bombings of fuel depots in Tehran violate international law and constitute ecocide. Residents face long-term damage to their health and well-being. Contamination of soil and groundwater could have generational impacts. Israel must be punished for its war crimes."

Israel's bombings of fuel depots in Tehran violate international law and constitute ecocide.

Residents face long-term damage to their health and well-being. Contamination of soil and groundwater could have generational impacts.

Israel must be punished for its war crimes. pic.twitter.com/K9bU57ZBTC

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) March 16, 2026

Israel's military said early Monday that Iran launched missiles toward Israel. Earlier, several strikes hit central Israel and the Tel Aviv area, where they caused damage at 23 sites and sparked a small fire.

Magen David Adom, Israel's rescue service, released video showing a large crater in a street and shrapnel damage to an apartment building. Israel's military says Iran is firing cluster bombs that can evade some air defenses and scatter submunitions across multiple locations.
 

Germany indicated that it won't participate in the Strait of Hormuz mission now. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on ARD television, "Will we soon be an active part of this conflict? No." Wadephul said "we will only get security for the Strait of Hormuz … if there is a negotiated solution."

He said he is sceptical about expanding the European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea, called Operation Aspides, to the Strait of Hormuz because it hasn't been effective in its current area.

Wadephul added, "It is completely clear that Europe always gives constructive support when it comes to securing sea routes, but I see neither an immediate necessity nor above all Germany participating."
 

Dozens of Iranians crossed into northern Iraq — the first day the border had opened since war struck their country — to buy cheaper groceries, access the internet, contact relatives and find work.

Travellers said constant airstrikes and soaring food prices have made life in Iran increasingly desperate.

Trucks laden with goods snaked through the Haji Omeran crossing from Iraq's Kurdish region, offering a hoped for respite from high costs on the Iranian side.

(Source: AP)

Dubai Civil Defence teams have successfully contained the fire resulting from impact to one of the fuel tanks in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport. No injuries have been reported, the Dubai Media Office reported.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announces the temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff. The Dubai Media office asked travellers to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights. 

Authorities in Dubai have contained a fire that broke out near Dubai International Airport (DXB) after a drone-related incident struck a fuel tank in the area. Emergency teams were rushed to the site, and officials say the situation is now under control.

The Dubai Media Office in a post on X wrote, "A drone incident in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) affected one of the fuel tanks. Dubai Civil Defence teams are currently working to bring the fire under control. No injuries have been reported."
 

South Korea's Foreign Ministry said it “takes note” of Trump's call and that it “will closely coordinate and carefully review” the situation with the U.S.

Expectations are high that Trump will ask Japan directly when Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets him on Thursday at the White House.

France previously said it is working with countries — President Emmanuel Macron mentioned partners in Europe, India and Asia — on a possible international mission to escort ships through the strait but has stressed it must be when “the circumstances permit,” when fighting has subsided.

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of Germany, which was not mentioned in Trump's call, told ARD television: “Will we soon be an active part of this conflict? No.”
 

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told NBC earlier Sunday that he has been 'in dialogue' with some of the countries Trump had mentioned previously, and said he expected China “will be a constructive partner” in reopening the strait. But countries made no promises.

Britain said Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed with Trump the importance of reopening the strait "to end the disruption to global shipping,” and spoke with Canada's prime minister about it separately. Aboard Air Force One, Trump specifically named Starmer, who he said initially declined to put British aircraft carriers "into harm's way."

Donald Trump has accused Iran of using AI-generated disinformation to spread false narratives about their military capabilities, claiming they're "militarily ineffective and weak" but excel at manipulating media. He alleges Iran created fake images and videos, including "kamikaze boats" attacking ships and the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier on fire, to make their military appear stronger.

Trump also criticised media outlets for sharing these false reports, calling them "fake news" and suggesting some should face charges for treason. He praised FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for reviewing licenses of media organisations accused of spreading misinformation.

On Strait of Hormuz, Trump says, "...It's something that we don't need, and these countries do need... For years, we've been maintaining it (Strait of Hormuz), doing a great job. Now that the war is over, now that they (Iran) have been diminished in terms of military... I think it's a good thing for other countries to come in. Now, it would have been nice, as I said to the Prime Minister of the UK, who was sort of reluctant to put his two aircraft carriers into Hormuz's way. That was two weeks ago. As soon as we pretty much demolished it. Not over yet, but pretty much we're in great shape. That's one of the ways everybody knows. He said, 'We'd like to send our aircraft carriers.' I said, 'I don't want them after we win the war. I want them before we start the war.' So, whether we get support or not, I can say this, and I said it to them: We will remember."
 

Answering the question of whether China join a coalition of countries that would police the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump says, ".. .We're talking to countries about policing the straits, because they are the ones — you know, we don't get oil, very little, 1%. China, as an example, gets about 90% of its oil from the Hormuz Strait. It'd be nice to have other countries policing with us. And we'll help, and we'll work with them..."
 

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has 'demanded' that about seven countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz. Trump spoke while answering reporters' questions as he flew back to Washington from Florida aboard Air Force One.