Trump threatens to leave the Strait of Hormuz in the hands of other countries: “The U.S. doesn't need it.”

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, raised the possibility of his country ceasing to assume security for the Strait of Hormuz and transferring that responsibility to other nations that depend on this strategic route for the transport of oil and gas.

"I wonder what would happen if we 'finished off' what remains of the Iranian terrorist state and let the countries that use it, not us, take responsibility for the so-called 'strait.' That would make some of our 'allies' who are not responsive get their act together, and quickly!" he wrote on his account on Truth Social.

According to a report by the agency EFE, the president insisted that the United States does not need the strait and warned that it could relinquish control to countries that do depend on this maritime route, currently affected by tensions with Iran.

The statements come amid the war that began in late February between Washington and Tehran, which has had a direct impact on the security of the strait, through which nearly 20% of the world's hydrocarbon trade passes.

Trump also criticized NATO and allies such as Japan, Australia, and South Korea, which declined to join a military coalition proposed by Washington to ensure the security of ships and tankers in the area, arguing that this is not a conflict initiated by them.

The president defended that the United States does not need "anyone's help" and stated that U.S. forces have managed to significantly weaken the Iranian army during the conflict.

In that offensive, according to the very context of the conflict, high-ranking officials of the Iranian regime have died, including the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as well as civilians and military personnel from both sides.

Despite Washington's claims of having made decisive progress, Iran continues its attacks in the region, maintaining tension in one of the world's most sensitive energy routes and increasing pressure on America's allies.

Trump's new statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz come in a context where the country reaps significant benefits when oil prices increase, as he recently expressed, amidst rising tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of a blockade of this strategic energy route.