Trump intends to "get even" with the world over the Strait of Hormuz - details

US President Donald Trump has demanded that countries not involved in ensuring the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz reimburse Washington for the costs of protecting this route. He stated that nations benefiting from oil supplies must compensate the US for its losses. Meanwhile, Iran claims control over the strait and restricts ship movement.

US President Donald Trump has demanded that countries not involved in ensuring the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz reimburse Washington for the costs of protecting this route. According to him, oil shipments through the strategic strait continue, but the states benefiting from this are not helping the US bear the security costs. "Oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. The countries of the world that have not helped us at all must and will reimburse the United States of America for the losses when this scam ends," Trump said. He noted that the US has borne a disproportionately large burden of ensuring the security of other countries for several generations. Meanwhile, Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and restricts ship movement. Tehran demands compliance with certain routes and passage rules, while Washington rejects Iran's right to establish such control. Earlier, Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported that the number of oil tankers traveling under US Navy escort is gradually increasing. At the same time, the administration continues to claim success in the campaign against Iran, pointing to serious damage to its military and nuclear infrastructure, although experts are concerned about the growing strain on the US fleet.