TRUMP URGES GLOBAL NAVIES TO PROTECT OIL SHIPS AS HORMUZ TENSIONS RISE

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on allied nations to deploy naval forces to help secure global oil shipments passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz following rising threats from Iran.The move comes amid heightened tensions between United States and Tehran, with concerns growing that Iranian attacks or threats against commercial vessels could disrupt one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but vital passage linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and handles a significant share of the world’s seaborne oil shipments. Any disruption to traffic through the waterway could have serious consequences for global energy markets and international trade.Trump urged partner nations to contribute naval assets to help deter potential attacks and ensure safe passage for commercial vessels transporting oil and other critical goods.Security concerns in the region have intensified in recent days as diplomatic tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate.