India, Japan, China among nations dependent on the vital oil route
The United States has hinted that India could play a role in efforts to secure the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely disrupted since US strikes on Iran earlier this month.
Speaking at a press conference, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said President Donald Trump was reaching out to multiple countries to help ensure the reopening and security of the key maritime route.
“President Trump told me he is reaching out to other countries to enlist their help to secure the Strait of Hormuz,” Wright said, adding that several nations had already indicated willingness to assist.
Countries dependent on Hormuz oil route
While declining to name specific countries that had committed support, Wright said he had been in dialogue with several nations and noted that major Asian economies rely heavily on energy supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
He listed countries including China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and India as nations whose energy security is closely linked to the shipping route.
“The world depends on flows through Hormuz, and particularly Asian nations draw a significant portion of their energy supplies from there,” Wright said, suggesting that global cooperation would be needed to restore shipping through the strait.
US exploring coalition to reopen the strait
A report by Axios said the Trump administration is working to assemble an international coalition aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring the safety of maritime traffic.
According to the report, the US hopes to formally announce the coalition later this week.
The strait is considered one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, with a significant share of global oil shipments passing through the narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
Japan cautious on naval deployment
Meanwhile, Japan has indicated that it has not yet decided whether to send naval vessels to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament that Tokyo was still examining possible options within its legal framework.
“We have not made any decisions whatsoever about dispatching escort ships,” she said, adding that Japan is assessing what actions it can take independently to ensure energy security.
The developments come amid growing international concern over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which a substantial share of the world’s oil supply is transported.
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