NEW YORK, March 15. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump said a number of countries are ready to join an effort to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz.
"They’ve not only committed, but they think it’s a great idea," he told NBC News in an interview, without naming these countries.
According to the report, Trump said it was not clear whether Iran has dropped mines into the strait.
"We’re going to be sweeping the strait very strongly, and we believe we’ll be joined by other countries who are somewhat impeded, and in some cases impeded from getting the oil," he was quoted as saying.
When asked whether the US Navy would start escorting ships through the strait, he said that "it’s possible."
