Trump asks other democracies and China for help so that his war in Iran does not collapse trade in Hormuz

Through a statement in Truth Socialconsolidated as the official channel of his foreign policy, Trump urged France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz.

The petition was extended to Chinaits main strategic rival, arguing that the responsibility of protecting global trade must fall on all powers that benefit from Gulf crude oil.

Although the Pentagon claims to have neutralized “100% of Iran’s conventional naval capacity” after the bombing of Jark Island, the reality on the water is different.

Tehran has resorted to an asymmetric war strategybased on smart mines, suicide drones and speedboats hidden in the rugged coast, which has turned the Strait of Hormuz into an “extreme risk” area.

The result is economic paralysis: shipping companies refuse to transit the area and marine insurance premiums have multiplied by six in just ten days, placing the price of a barrel of Brent above $100.

An invitation to Beijing

The most disruptive point of Trump’s proclamation is the direct appeal to Beijing: “Countries like China, which receive most of this crude oil and pay nothing for its protection, must be there right now,” said the president.

The Asian giant depends on the region for almost 40% of its crude oil imports. Until now, Beijing had limited itself to issuing statements calling for “moderation” while benefiting from security provided by the United States Fifth Fleet.

By inviting them to deploy their People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy to an active conflict zone against Iran, a strategic trading partner of China, Trump seeks to force Xi Jinping to choose between his political alliance with Tehran or the survival of his own economy industrial.

China’s reaction has not been long in coming, although it maintains the calculated ambiguity typical of its diplomacy.

A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, when consulted by the network CNNavoided commenting on whether the Asian giant will finally send warships to the Strait, as Trump demands.

However, Beijing has made its position clear: demands an immediate cessation of hostilities and emphasizes that “all parties have the responsibility to ensure a stable and unimpeded energy supply.”

In an official statement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reaffirmed itself as a “sincere friend and strategic partner of the Middle East countries,” ensuring that will continue to strengthen communication with all partiesincluding those that are in conflict.

Starmer’s response

As Washington pushes for a naval coalition, London appears to be preparing a cutting-edge technological response.

As reported by the British media The Telegraph, the british prime minister, Keir Starmerit is evaluating the sending of thousands of interceptor drones to the region to shield commercial shipping from Iranian attacks.

UK military officials are examining whether the system “Octopus” a British-made drone interceptor originally designed for Ukraine to neutralize the Russian offensive, can be adapted to shoot down drones Shahed Iranian made.

France will not go to Hormuz

In response to Trump’s request, France said its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and frigates would remain in the eastern Mediterranean.

Therefore, with this decision they confirm that They will not go to the Strait of Hormuzas the American president had requested.

“No. French carrier strike group remains in eastern Mediterranean. France’s stance has not changed: Defensive and protective. Stop spreading panic,” stated the French Foreign Ministry in its ‘French Response’ account on X.

French diplomacy thus responded to several messages replicated on social networks in which it is stated that France is preparing to deploy around ten warships in the Middle East region, following the message launched by Trump.

A possible agreement with Iran

In a telephone interview granted this Saturday to NBC NewsPresident Donald Trump confirmed that, Although Iran has shown interest in reaching an agreement, he does not consider it to be the right time. “because the terms are not good enough yet.”

According to the president, any future pact must necessarily include the total abandonment of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

Regarding security in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump assured that several countries have already committed to collaborating in surveillance tasks, although he avoided giving specific names.

Regarding the state of the offensive, he highlighted the impact of the attack on the Jark Islandthe nerve center of Iranian exports, which in his words has been “completely destroyed.”

Finally, The president downplayed the volatility of global energy markets:“There’s a lot of oil and gas out there; the market is a little saturated.”

With these statements, Washington reaffirms its maximum pressure strategyleaving the door open to a diplomatic resolution only under conditions of strict American compliance.