‘Send Warships’: Trump’s Message To World To End Iran’s Hormuz Chokehold

As the war with Iran entered its 15th day, US President Donald Trump urged other nations to send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Trump earlier said that the US Navy will soon start escorting tankers through the strait. Taking to his social media platform, Trump said, “Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending warships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe.” The US president claimed that Iran’s military capability was 100 per cent destroyed, but admitted that it…