According to Donald Trump, the US strives to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz and expects the possible cooperation of several countries in sending warships. Trump said he hopes for the participation of countries such as Great Britain, China, France, Japan and South Korea.
The Yemeni Houthis have threatened to block another strait – Bab al-Mandab, a narrow waterway between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden – in support of Iran. They would thus disrupt the connection between Europe and Asia.
Trump has questioned whether Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, Iran says he is in good health.
Meanwhile, Iran is ready to negotiate a cease-fire, but the American president does not have the strength to do so.
