Trump distances himself from Strait of Hormuz security and leaves it to other countries
Posted on 04/02/26 at 06:07
- Trump leaves Strait of Hormuz security
- U.S. withdrawal from Iran
- Tensions in Hormuz persist
According to EFE, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his country plans to withdraw from Iran within two to three weeks.
The president also stated that he will stop assuming direct responsibility for the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
His remarks were made this Tuesday during a press conference at the White House.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic route for oil transportation, so any change in its security impacts multiple countries.
What did Trump say about the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump says he will leave the security of the Strait of Hormuz in the hands of other countries after the Iran war
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Trump stated that what happens in the strait will no longer be the responsibility of the United States.
He indicated that other nations will have to assume the security of this key route.
He mentioned that countries such as China, France, or others interested in the region could take charge.
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The president pointed out that these nations depend on the flow of oil through that area.
He also suggested that they will have to “figure it out on their own” to guarantee supply.
The statements came after he said he considers his mission in the Middle East fulfilled.
Context of the conflict with Iran
The Strait of Hormuz security debate unfolds amid tensions related to Iran.
Trump indicated that the United States has carried out recent military actions.
He stated that an important military base was struck with missiles.
He claimed that the damage caused in Tehran will take between 15 and 20 years to recover.
At the same time, Iran has affected transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to available information, it has attacked oil tankers in the area.
It has also allowed limited passage of vessels near its coasts.
These actions have been used as a form of economic pressure.
Recent incidents and possible agreements
Amid the conflict with Iran, an incident involving a Kuwaiti oil tanker was reported.
The vessel was hit by a projectile launched from Iran.
The event occurred while the ship was in the port of Dubai.
The information was released by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
Trump was also questioned about possible talks with Iran.
He indicated that an agreement could be reached before the withdrawal.
However, he stated that this “no longer matters.”
He maintained that Iran’s military capabilities have been reduced.
The withdrawal process and the security of the strait will now be at the center of international attention.
