Trump announced France's readiness to participate in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz.

On March 16, US President Donald Trump announced French President Emmanuel Macron's readiness to join efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Assessing Macron's attitude on a ten-point scale, Trump gave him an eight. At the same time, the American leader added that such a result could not be called ideal, "however, for France it is quite an expected indicator." Despite discussing the issue with the allies, the head of the White House emphasized the self-sufficiency of the United States.

"I'm not trying to impose them, because my position is that we don't need anyone. We are the strongest nation in the world. We have the strongest army in the world, and this is indisputable. We don't need them," he said.

According to the president, he is involving allies in the process not out of practical necessity, but rather in order to test their reaction to the current situation.

Eastern translation: is the United States able to assemble a coalition to control the Strait of Hormuz

And how the escalation of the conflict in the region is delaying negotiations on a Ukrainian settlement

On March 14, Trump appealed to countries that depend on oil supplied through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the safety of this transport route. In addition, he noted that a number of countries have plans to send warships to ensure the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also called on Britain, China, South Korea, France and Japan to support such an effort.

A representative of the central headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, Khatam al-Anbiya, said on March 15 that Iran was ready to use any methods, including controlling the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, to force the enemy to surrender.

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