'We’ll Let It Be Known Tomorrow': Trump Claims Multiple Nations Back Strait Of Hormuz Blockade

Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 07:04 IST

Donald Trump said multiple countries have offered to assist the US in enforcing a blockade targeting Iranian ports linked to the Strait of Hormuz but declined to name them yet.

US President Donald Trump said that “numerous countries" are prepared to assist Washington in enforcing a blockade targeting Iranian ports connected to the Strait of Hormuz, though he declined to specify which nations would participate.

Responding to a question on whether other countries would help enforce the blockade, Trump said, “Yeah, other countries are going to also."

When pressed further on which countries had committed support, he indicated the US could act independently but confirmed that assistance had been offered.

“We don’t need other countries, frankly, but they’ve offered their services. We’ll let it be known probably tomorrow."

Trump also confirmed that the operation had already begun.

Asked whether the lock-in had started, he replied, “Yeah, it started. Ten o’clock."

His remarks come as Washington escalates pressure on Tehran following the failure of talks aimed at reaching a settlement to end the conflict that has been ongoing for more than six weeks.

US SAYS BLOCKADE TARGETS IRANIAN PORTS

According to an Associated Press report, Trump said the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of an effort to compel Tehran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz and agree to a deal to end the war.

US Central Command announced the blockade would apply to vessels entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas along the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

The action is intended to restrict Iranian maritime activity while still allowing transit between non-Iranian ports through the strategic waterway, though ships may encounter an increased military presence.

At least two tankers approaching the strait reportedly turned around soon after the blockade began, according to vessel tracker MarineTraffic, reflecting immediate disruptions to shipping movements in the region.

Trump defended the decision, saying the US could not allow Iran to pressure the international community.

“We can’t let a country blackmail or extort the world because that’s what they’re doing," he said.

He also suggested diplomatic channels remain open, adding, “I can tell you that we’ve been called by the other side," and stating that “they want to work a deal."

IRAN WARNS OF CONSEQUENCES FOR REGIONAL PORTS

Iran responded with warnings directed at US-aligned countries in the Gulf region, raising concerns that the standoff could widen.

Iranian officials signalled that ports across the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman could face consequences if they support the US blockade.

State media cited a military statement warning that regional security must apply equally to all countries, declaring, “NO PORT in the region will be safe."

Iran has also demanded compensation from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, alleging they violated international law by aiding the war effort.

Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf addressed Trump directly in a statement, saying, “If you fight, we will fight."

Meanwhile, Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s parliament’s national security commission, described the US blockade threat as exaggerated, saying it would make market conditions more volatile.

GLOBAL OIL FLOWS AND ECONOMIC RISKS IN FOCUS

The Strait of Hormuz is among the world’s most critical energy transit routes, carrying roughly one-fifth of global oil shipments in peacetime.

Any disruption has the potential to affect fuel prices and supply chains globally.

Brent crude prices have climbed to just under $100 per barrel following the escalation, compared with roughly $70 per barrel before the war began, highlighting market concerns about possible supply constraints.

Analysts have raised questions about how the blockade will be implemented and whether it can effectively pressure Iran without causing wider economic repercussions.

Legal experts are also closely monitoring the situation, noting that international law requires blockades to be enforced impartially, including provisions related to humanitarian access.

TALKS CONTINUE DESPITE ESCALATION

The blockade follows the conclusion of US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan that ended without an agreement over the weekend.

Discussions reportedly stalled over disagreements related to Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and war reparations.

Officials familiar with the negotiations indicated that both sides are exploring the possibility of further talks, though major differences remain.

The ceasefire is set to expire on April 22, increasing uncertainty over whether hostilities could resume if diplomatic progress is not achieved.

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