Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all countries except the United States and its allies, as Washington continues to seek international support for securing the critical shipping lane.

Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said only vessels from the US, Israel, and their allies are being denied passage through the strait. He added that several countries have already directly coordinated with Iran and have been granted passage by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, including China and India.

The declaration came as US President Donald Trump called on other nations to send warships to help keep the strait open for free navigation. Among the countries Trump is counting on are China, France, South Korea, Japan, and the United Kingdom. He noted that China, in particular, relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz, sourcing around 90 percent of its oil through the waterway.

Trump also appealed to NATO member states, saying the request is minor compared to the military support the US has provided to the alliance, particularly in defending Ukraine.

However, as of this writing, no country has given a positive response to Trump's call.

French President Emmanuel Macron said he has spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to push for an end to the conflict. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said that as long as Iran is not ready for a diplomatic solution, the international community can only wait. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed he has spoken with Trump, though no details of their discussion have been disclosed.

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright expressed frustration, saying other world leaders do not appear to see the threat posed by Iran the same way Trump does.