WANA (Jun 07) – After failing to secure support from its allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Washington has now called on the United Nations to play a more active role in restoring maritime security in the strategic waterway.

 

Tammy Bruce, the U.S. Deputy Representative to the United Nations, told Fox News that President Donald Trump believes the UN has the capacity to help normalize conditions in the region and contribute to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

 

According to Bruce, Trump “values the United Nations and recognizes its potential capabilities,” arguing that the organization can play an effective role in restoring navigation through the strait and helping reduce regional tensions.

 

The remarks come after Trump repeatedly appealed to U.S. military partners, particularly NATO members, to assist in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, several alliance members declined to support the initiative, emphasizing that a conflict with Iran is not their war and does not directly serve their national interests.

 

The reluctance of Washington’s allies to respond to repeated U.S. requests has attracted significant attention in the media and on social platforms, where it has even become the subject of satire and AI-generated content.

 

Bruce also stressed that ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is not merely a regional issue but one with global implications. She noted that the security of the waterway directly affects international shipping, the global economy, and energy and trade markets, making it a matter of shared interest for many countries.

 

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes, and any disruption to maritime traffic through the passage could have significant consequences for global oil markets and international trade.