U. S. President Donald Trump stated that many countries would send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open but did not specify which ones.
He expressed hope that countries like China, France, Japan, South Korea, and Britain would participate.
Trump also mentioned that the United States would be actively engaging Iranian boats by bombing the shoreline and sinking their vessels.
The White House did not provide any immediate comments regarding whether any nations had confirmed plans to send ships to the area.
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With information from Reuters
