Former President Donald Trump criticized several countries for not doing enough to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying he was disappointed by the lack of support. He noted that while some nations had expressed a willingness to assist, he did not identify them publicly.

Trump said he had spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron and rated his cooperation as an 'eight' out of ten, adding that he believed France would help reopen the vital waterway. However, he expressed surprise and frustration with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, claiming Britain declined his earlier request to send ships to the region.