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By Juba Global News Network | JubaGlobal.comMarch 15, 2026<\/p>\n In a forceful and unusually direct appeal, President Donald J. Trump called on major oil-importing nations to immediately deploy naval forces to the Persian Gulf to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that continued Iranian interference with global energy flows would force the United States to act unilaterally\u2014and decisively\u2014against Iran\u2019s remaining oil export infrastructure.<\/p>\n Speaking from Mar-a-Lago late on March 14, Trump posted a lengthy message on Truth Social that quickly went viral: \u201cMany countries that are very big users of oil from the Gulf will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States. They have to. Otherwise they will pay much more at the pump\u2014and suffer greatly. The United States Navy is the strongest in the world. We can handle this alone if necessary, but it\u2019s time for everyone who benefits to step up. Iran must stop closing the Strait NOW.\u201d<\/p>\n The statement marks the first time the Trump administration has publicly acknowledged that securing the vital chokepoint may require a broad international naval coalition rather than relying solely on U.S. Fifth Fleet assets. Pentagon officials confirmed Sunday evening that preliminary discussions are underway with Britain, France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and India to form a multinational escort and deterrence force. Early commitments have already been received: the United Kingdom announced it is repositioning the Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring from the Indian Ocean, while France is preparing to send the frigate FS Surcouf. Australia confirmed the guided-missile frigate HMAS Sydney will join operations within days.<\/p>\n The urgency stems from the near-total paralysis of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following Iran\u2019s decision to enforce a de facto blockade using naval mines, fast-attack boats, and shore-based anti-ship missiles. Since late February, more than 40 tankers have been forced to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, adding two weeks and tens of millions of dollars to each voyage. Global oil prices have surged past $105 per barrel, with analysts warning of further spikes if the closure persists beyond another week.<\/p>\n The call for allied warships comes on the heels of two landmark U.S.-Israeli military operations: the March 13\u201314 CENTCOM strikes that \u201ctotally demolished\u201d over 90 military targets on Kharg Island\u2014leaving Iran\u2019s primary oil export hub defenseless\u2014and the March 14 precision raid on the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center that killed at least 15 senior scientists and severely damaged uranium enrichment and missile production facilities.<\/p>\n U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters at the Pentagon that the Kharg operation was deliberately calibrated to destroy Iran\u2019s ability to threaten tankers without immediately hitting oil terminals or storage tanks. \u201cWe have given Tehran every opportunity to stand down,\u201d Hegseth said. \u201cThe President\u2019s message today is clear: reopen the Strait, or the next phase will look very different.\u201d<\/p>\n Iran\u2019s newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei responded defiantly in a state-televised address, calling the U.S. appeal \u201carrogant blackmail\u201d and vowing to maintain the closure as \u201clegitimate leverage against Zionist-American aggression.\u201d Iranian state media claimed the regime has already begun dispersing naval assets to smaller ports along the Makran coast, suggesting Tehran is preparing for prolonged economic warfare even as exports have fallen to historic lows.<\/p>\n Behind the scenes, diplomatic sources in Doha and Muscat report that back-channel talks mediated by Oman and Qatar are intensifying. Iran has reportedly signaled willingness to allow limited tanker traffic in exchange for partial sanctions relief and guarantees against further strikes on oil infrastructure. However, U.S. officials insist any deal must include verifiable reopening of the Strait and a halt to proxy attacks by Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed militias.<\/p>\n The coalition-building effort faces significant hurdles. Several European nations remain wary of entanglement in what they privately describe as \u201canother Middle East quagmire,\u201d while Asian powers\u2014particularly Japan and South Korea\u2014have expressed concern over energy security but are hesitant to commit combat vessels without a formal UN mandate. India, which imports nearly 60 percent of its oil from the Gulf, has so far limited its response to increased purchases from Russia and the United States.<\/p>\n Retired Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, told Juba Global News Network: \u201cThis is classic burden-sharing diplomacy. The U.S. has carried the load in the Gulf for decades. Trump is signaling that free-riding ends now. If major importers don\u2019t contribute ships, they risk paying far higher prices\u2014or worse, facing supply rationing.\u201d<\/p>\n The Pentagon has already surged additional assets to the region. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group have repositioned closer to the Strait, while over 2,000 Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deploying aboard amphibious ships for potential rapid-response operations. Satellite imagery shows increased U.S. aerial refueling tankers and P-8 Poseidon patrol aircraft operating from bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE.<\/p>\n Inside the United States, the president\u2019s call has drawn mixed reactions. Supporters praise it as pragmatic leadership in a time of crisis, while critics\u2014including some congressional Democrats\u2014warn that expanding the naval presence risks miscalculation and a wider war. Small but vocal anti-war protests continued in several U.S. cities Sunday, though they remain far smaller than demonstrations in Israel, where thousands marched in Tel Aviv demanding a ceasefire.<\/p>\n As the conflict enters its 16th day, the formation of a multinational naval coalition could represent a turning point\u2014either by pressuring Iran to reopen the Strait or by escalating tensions to a level not seen since the 1980s Tanker War. With Brent crude now trading above $105 and global supply chains buckling under rerouting costs, the world\u2019s major economies face a stark choice: deploy warships and share the burden, or brace for sustained high energy prices and potential recession.<\/p>\n Juba Global News Network will continue 24\/7 coverage from the Gulf, Washington, and allied capitals. For live maps, warship tracking, oil price charts, and exclusive diplomatic updates, visit JubaGlobal.com.<\/p>\n Related Coverage:<\/strong><\/p>\n Stay informed. Stay ahead. Juba Global News Network \u2014 reporting the truth from the front lines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Juba Global News Network | JubaGlobal.comMarch 15, 2026 In a forceful and unusually direct appeal, President Donald J. 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