WATCH: Trump says 'we don't need' Strait of Hormuz after allies won't help U.S. escort ships

Trump said the U.S. does not need the Strait of Hormuz after allied nations declined to participate in American-led efforts to escort ships through the critical waterway. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump suggested it would be preferable if countries dependent on the strait for trade contributed to its security. The Strait of Hormuz, which lies between Iran and Oman, is one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes, with roughly one-fifth of global oil passing through it daily. Trump's comment reflects tension over burden-sharing in maintaining freedom of navigation in the region, a traditional U.S. military responsibility that the administration has sought to distribute among allies. The remark signals potential shifts in American regional security commitments and signals frustration with allied nations over defense cooperation.