Trump: America began opening the Strait of Hormuz as a service to countries around the world

The US president said Donald Trump On Saturday, the United States began “the process of opening up Strait of HormuzHe again criticized countries that he believed were not doing enough to secure this vital sea route, which Iran had closed during the war.
Trump's statement came as talks began between the United States andIran In Pakistan, the issue of navigation in the strait is expected to occupy a pivotal position.
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, “We are now beginning the process of opening the Strait of Hormuz as a service to countries around the world, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany and others.”.
He added, "Unbelievably, these countries do not have the courage or the will to do the job themselves.".

US Navy ships

Axios quoted a US official as saying that US Navy ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, in a move intended to reassure commercial vessels and encourage them to resume passage.
However, Iranian state media quoted a senior Iranian official denying this information. Trump also attacked media outlets that he said were claiming Iran was winning the war launched against it by the US and Israel on February 28.
He added, "Actually, everybody knows they are losing, and losing big."
He continued, "The only thing in their favor is the possibility of a ship hitting one of their sea mines" in the Strait of Hormuz, while simultaneously asserting that "all 28 of their mine-laying vessels are lying on the seabed" following the US strikes.