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Trump Says Seven Countries in Talks to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump says his administration is in talks with seven countries about helping secure the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing war with Iran. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said nations that rely heavily on Gulf energy should help protect the strategic waterway, which carries about 20 percent of the world’s oil. He did not name all the countries involved, but said he hoped China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain would take part. Trump also said he expects many countries to send warships to escort commercial shipping through the strait. The remarks come as tensions in the region continue to shake global energy markets, with oil prices remaining elevated. Trump said the conflict could end quickly and predicted oil prices would fall once hostilities are over. Meanwhile, Iran said it remains strong and ready to defend itself, while rejecting claims that it is seeking negotiations with Washington.
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