Trump raises idea of shifting responsibility for Hormuz Strait to countries using it | Yonhap News Agency

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of shifting responsibility for securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz to countries that use the waterway, saying it would put some "non-responsive" allies "in gear." Trump made the remarks in a social media post, after he expressed discomfort over U.S. allies' reluctance to accede to his call for naval assistance in safeguarding the strait, which has effectively been closed by the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran. "I wonder what would happen if we 'finished off' what's left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don't, be responsible for the so called 'Strait?,'" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "That would get some of our non-responsive 'Allies' in gear, and fast!!!" On Tuesday, Trump said that the U.S. no longer needs assistance from North Atlantic Treaty Organization members, South Korea, Japan or Australia to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the U.S. military has already achieved "military success" in its campaign of strikes on Iran that kicked off in late February. President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 17, 2026, in this photo released by AFP. (Yonhap) sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert (2nd LD) N. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war (LEAD) N. Korea's national sports festival Buddhist monks' anti-war rally Preparations for BTS' Gwanghwamun concert prev Trump raises idea of shifting responsibility for Hormuz Strait to countries using it Next Trump raises idea of shifting responsibility for Hormuz Strait to countries using it

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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of shifting responsibility for securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz to countries that use the waterway, saying it would put some "non-responsive" allies "in gear."
Trump made the remarks in a social media post, after he expressed discomfort over U.S. allies' reluctance to accede to his call for naval assistance in safeguarding the strait, which has effectively been closed by the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran.
"I wonder what would happen if we 'finished off' what's left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don't, be responsible for the so called 'Strait?,'" Trump wrote on Truth Social.
"That would get some of our non-responsive 'Allies' in gear, and fast!!!"
On Tuesday, Trump said that the U.S. no longer needs assistance from North Atlantic Treaty Organization members, South Korea, Japan or Australia to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the U.S. military has already achieved "military success" in its campaign of strikes on Iran that kicked off in late February.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 17, 2026, in this photo released by AFP. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of shifting responsibility for securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz to countries that use the waterway, saying it would put some "non-responsive" allies "in gear." Trump made the remarks in a social media post, after he expressed discomfort over U.S. allies' reluctance to accede to his call for naval assistance in safeguarding the strait, which has effectively been closed by the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran. "I wonder what would happen if we 'finished off' what's left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don't, be responsible for the so called 'Strait?,'" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "That would get some of our non-responsive 'Allies' in gear, and fast!!!" On Tuesday, Trump said that the U.S. no longer needs assistance from North Atlantic Treaty Organization members, South Korea, Japan or Australia to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the U.S. military has already achieved "military success" in its campaign of strikes on Iran that kicked off in late February.

### Areas for Consideration
- President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 17, 2026, in this photo released by AFP. (Yonhap) sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 17, 2026, in this photo released by AFP. (Yonhap) sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert (2nd LD) N.
- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (2nd LD) N.
- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war (LEAD) N.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers trump, korea, strait topics. Notable strengths include discussion of trump. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 427.