‘It’s their own territory’: Trump asks seven countries’ to deploy warships in Strait of Hormuz

 President Trump is demanding approximately seven countries send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing their reliance on Middle Eastern oil. He stated the US has significantly degraded Iran’s military capabilities, including air defense and manufacturing. Iran’s Foreign Minister indicated passage is a military matter and sees no reason to negotiate with the US. President Trump is demanding approximately seven countries send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing their reliance on Middle Eastern oil. He stated the US has significantly degraded Iran’s military capabilities, including air defense and manufacturing. Iran’s Foreign Minister indicated passage is a military matter and sees no reason to negotiate with the US.