Trump called for the establishment of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

On March 14, US President Donald Trump appealed to states that depend on oil supplied through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the safety of this transport route.

"The countries of the world receiving oil through the Strait of Hormuz must take care of this passage, and we will provide them with great help," Trump wrote on the TruthSocial social network.

He also promised that the United States would work closely with these countries to ensure that everything went smoothly and efficiently. According to Trump, this should be a joint effort that will unite the world on the path to security and long-term peace.

Whether it will happen again: Iran has threatened oil for $200

How likely is such a course of events and what consequences can it lead to?

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on March 9 that oil production, which is tied to the Strait of Hormuz, risks stopping completely in the coming month.

The press service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on March 11 that Iran would not allow any oil tankers related to the United States and its allies to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

On March 14, Trump announced that a number of countries were planning to send warships to ensure the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. He also called on Britain, China, South Korea, France and Japan to support this effort.

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