Donald Trump has said it would be "very bad for the future of Nato" if allies don't help secure the critical waterway for global oil shipping.

President Trump said the US is negotiating with countries heavily reliant on Middle East crude to join a coalition to police the waterway where about one-fifth of the world’s traded oil normally flows,

U.S. President Donald Trump called ⁠on ⁠allies over the weekend to ⁠help secure the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian forces continue ​attacks on the vital waterway amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, now in its third ‌week.

President Donald Trump late Sunday demanded nations that rely on oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz join his coalition to police the important transit route as oil prices surge worldwide.

US President Donald Trump stepped up calls to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, saying warships will “hopefully” be sent to the area near Iran’s coast to help commercial vessels sail through safely.

He told the Financial Times that inaction could be "very bad" for NATO members.

President Donald Trump said he is “demanding” that other countries contribute to the defense of Strait of Hormuz as it remains effectively closed to oil tankers.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is open to helping other countries' safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.