AM US wants help securing Strait of Hormuz
Mar 15, 2026
Barbara Miller, a Washington-based reporter covering international security, discusses the Strait of Hormuz being declared unsafe. She outlines US appeals for international assistance. She covers proposed escort plans, criticism of the US response, and Iran’s diplomatic posture on safe passage.
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Strait Of Hormuz Is Currently Unsafe
- The US admits the Strait of Hormuz is not currently safe for shipping amid the US–Iran conflict.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright and President Trump urged other nations to send warships and expected international cooperation to reopen the strait.
Mixed US Messaging Raised Market Expectations
- US messaging on escorting ships through Hormuz has been inconsistent, creating false hope in markets.
- A social post suggesting the US Navy had already escorted a vessel was deleted and officials cautioned against raised expectations.
Call For International Naval Support
- The US urged allies and rivals to help guarantee flow through Hormuz and suggested China could be a constructive partner.
- President Trump publicly encouraged other nations to send warships to protect shipping lanes.