On the 14th, local time, U.S. President Donald Trump demanded that countries that import oil from the Strait of Hormuz, such as South Korea, China, Japan, France, and the UK, participate in escort missions. Analysts suggest that this request aims to mitigate the risks associated with Iranian asymmetric military threats in maritime operations and reflects Trump's characteristic transactional view of security, carefully weighing costs and benefits. Trump stated that nations benefiting the most from an open strait should share the 'costs' of its security, highlighting the fundamental economic rationale behind alliances.

Trump further emphasized his approach by limiting America's role to long-range strikes while expecting allied navies to take on the responsibility of escorting vessels through the strait. He remarked, "We will continue to bomb Iranian boats and ships," while urging oil-importing countries to send naval ships to ensure the strait remains safe. This interpretation suggests that as U.S. forces handle outer strikes, the task of directly confronting the dangers within the Hormuz Strait would fall to military ships from these oil-importing nations.

Experts have characterized escort operations in the Hormuz Strait as extremely perilous. Reports indicate that the U.S. Navy currently refrains from sending ships into the narrowest parts of the strait (approximately 21 miles wide) due to fears posed by Iranian drones and anti-ship missiles, which could turn the area into a 'kill box.' The geographical layout of the strait means that vessels could be exposed to threats from virtually all directions. Even though Trump claimed to have "100% destroyed" Iran's military capabilities, he acknowledged that asymmetric attacks, including drones, mines, and short-range missiles, remain a significant threat, underlining the precarious situation in the region.