World Silent on Trump’s Appeal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Japan Refuses to Send Warship

Islamabad: Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s appeal to international partners, including China, to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the global response has been largely silent, with no country committing to send naval ships to the region so far.

Economic ally Japan has formally declined to dispatch warships. The policy chief of Japan’s ruling party stated that Japanese naval deployment would only be possible after “significant de-escalation in the region.”

Australia also refused to participate, with its minister stating that the country will not join any Middle East missions. China has remained silent regarding Trump’s request, although the Chinese embassy in Washington indicated it will work to facilitate communication among relevant parties and play a constructive role.

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright expressed hope that China would act as a “constructive partner” in reopening the Strait. British Energy Minister Ed Miliband said the UK is in talks with the U.S. and other allies to keep the Strait open and may deploy mine-detection drones.

South Korea confirmed it is reviewing the situation closely after reading Trump’s appeal, while France had already declined to send its naval ships to the region.

The overall international reaction remains cautious, leaving the Strait of Hormuz issue unresolved.