A U.S. military general says countries that hold an “equity stake” in the Strait of Hormuz should step up to assist in the response to the current Gulf crisis. Multiple reports attribute the call to the White House’s position on the situation, noting that U.S. officials have been sharply critical of how the UK and other allies have handled the crisis. The coverage links the general’s remarks to the broader U.S. message that allied support should be more substantial or better coordinated. While the articles focus on the general’s appeal for greater involvement, they do not provide detailed specifics on what form that assistance should take. The reports also do not outline any new operational commitments or timelines. Overall, the accounts reflect a U.S. push for increased participation by nations with direct strategic or economic stakes in the Hormuz waterway, alongside continued U.S. criticism of allied responses thus far.