US President Donald Trump has called on major world powers to join the United States in deploying naval forces to secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran.

In a statement posted on social media on Saturday, Trump said several countries affected by potential disruptions in the vital maritime route should work alongside US forces to ensure the waterway remains open and secure.

“Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending war ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe,” Trump wrote.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, with a large share of global oil and natural gas supplies passing through the narrow waterway that links the Persian Gulf to international waters.

Trump also claimed that Iran’s military capabilities had been significantly weakened following recent US military actions. However, he warned that Iran could still disrupt maritime traffic using drones, naval mines, or short-range missiles.

“We have already destroyed 100 per cent of Iran’s military capability, but it’s easy for them to send a drone or two, drop a mine, or deliver a close range missile somewhere along, or in, this waterway,” he said.

The US president urged major economies and American allies dependent on energy shipments through the route to participate in securing the strait.

He specifically mentioned countries such as China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom as nations that could contribute naval vessels to the mission.

Trump also warned that the United States would continue military operations aimed at preventing Iran from threatening shipping in the region.

“In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian boats and ships out of the water,” he said.

The escalating confrontation has raised concerns about the stability of global energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital route for energy exports from Gulf producers, and any disruption can quickly drive up oil prices and affect global trade.

The route is particularly important for Asian economies, including India, Japan, South Korea and China, which rely heavily on energy imports transported through the strait.