'Won't Be Sending A Ship': Australia, Japan, Other Countries React To Trump's Call To Secure Hormuz

Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 09:01 IST

Several US allies have responded cautiously, or declined outright, after President Donald Trump urged about seven countries to deploy warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Several US allies have responded cautiously, or declined outright, after President Donald Trump urged about seven countries to deploy warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil artery disrupted amid the Iran war.

Australia said it would not contribute naval assets, with cabinet minister Catherine King telling ABC that while the strait is critically important, Canberra has not been asked to send a ship and is not planning to do so.

“We won’t be sending a ship to the Strait of Hormuz. We know how incredibly important that is, but that’s not something that we’ve been asked or that we’re contributing to," Catherine King said.

Japan also signalled restraint, saying it is “not considering" maritime security operations at this stage, with senior lawmaker Sanae Takaichi affirming that no decision has been made to dispatch escort vessels, with options still being examined within Japan’s legal framework.

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