WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that “a lot of help” is urgently needed to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that countries such as China and Japan should take part in these efforts.
Trump also criticized United Kingdom, saying it should have moved more quickly to support the United States in its military operations against Iran.
In remarks to reporters, Trump made clear he does not favor a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other.
“We can have talks, but I don’t want a ceasefire. As you know, you don’t make a ceasefire when you’re eliminating the other side,” he said.
The U.S. president added that he believes Israel would be ready to end the war with Iran once the United States completes its military operations.
The comments come as military tensions continue to intensify across the region, raising concerns about a broader escalation and its potential impact on maritime security and global energy supplies—particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.
Trump’s stance highlights a strategy focused on sustained military pressure while seeking broader international involvement to secure vital shipping lanes, even as risks of wider conflict grow.
