Trump calls on UK to send warships to keep strait of Hormuz open

March 14, 2026

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Donald Trump urged the UK and other countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to keep it open.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical oil shipping route, with a fifth of the world's oil passing through it daily.
Trump claims Iran's military has been destroyed but that it continues to attack ships, impacting oil prices and the global economy.
He specifically called out China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK to send ships.
Trump stated the US would be bombing Iran's shoreline and shooting down Iranian boats and ships.
Iran responded by calling claims of destroyed military capabilities 'fabricated lies'.
A UK Ministry of Defence spokesperson said they are discussing options with allies to ensure shipping security.
Trump had previously criticized Keir Starmer for considering sending UK aircraft carriers to the Middle East, accusing him of wanting to join wars after victory.
The UK did not join the initial strikes on Iran that killed its supreme leader.
Keir Starmer defended the UK's decision not to get involved in the initial strikes, stating his duty to judge Britain's national interest.

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