U.S. President Donald Trump criticized countries that did not respond to Washington’s call for assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on March 17, 2026, he said some nations preferred not to get involved, even though the United States continues to protect them. Trump remarked that while America defends others, those same countries might not stand by the U.S. if help were ever needed.

Trump stated that the United States has neutralized Iran’s capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, all 30 Iranian ships allegedly involved in laying mines have been destroyed. However, he admitted uncertainty about whether Iran has deployed additional mines in the area. He declared that the U.S. has already “dealt with Iran.”

The president urged other nations to join efforts in maintaining security in the Strait, claiming that several countries are already moving toward cooperation.