The United Kingdom, China, the Republic of Korea, France and Japan have explicitly or implicitly rejected the US administration's call to ensure the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. In particular, China and France emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution to the regional dispute.
The United Kingdom and Japan rejected the proposal outright, while South Korea promised to "discuss the proposal and hold consultations." On March 14, US President Donald Trump wrote in "Truth & Social" that countries receiving oil through the Strait of Hormuz should ensure the passage of commercial ships.
He called on the United Kingdom, China, the Republic of Korea, France and Japan, among others, to take this step.
