President Donald Trump says the United States will take on the role of “the guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway in the Gulf. Multiple outlets report that Trump made the remarks during a Monday interview, framing the U.S. position as securing and overseeing passage through the strait. He describes the approach as the U.S. “keeping” the strait and potentially “running” it.
The statements come as tensions between the United States and Iran worsen following a round of strikes exchanged over the weekend. Reports characterize the situation as escalating, with both Washington and Tehran asserting claims or control related to the waterway. Trump also says Iran has not received benefits from his administration, while still presenting the U.S. role in terms of safeguarding shipping.
Overall, the articles reflect Trump’s proposal that the U.S. would assume a security and management role in the Strait of Hormuz as hostilities increase, without additional details being provided across the sources about how the arrangement would be carried out or formalized.
