Trump rejects US duty to secure Strait of Hormuz

Russian outlets portray the crisis as a showdown driven mainly by the United States and Israel, with Iran reacting to outside pressure. They highlight Trump’s statements that the US should not be obliged to secure Hormuz, suggesting Washington is trying to shift costs to other importers while still threatening force. Commentators in this block expect Moscow and other non‑Western powers to use the standoff to argue for alternative security arrangements and reduced reliance on US‑controlled sea lanes.

• •Russian media describe US and Israeli planning around Hormuz as preparation for a showdown with Iran.
• •Reports emphasize Trump’s claim that the US should not bear the burden of securing the strait for other countries’ oil shipments.
• •Russian commentators argue that Washington wants to keep military pressure on Iran while pushing allies and rivals to pay more for protection.
• •Coverage suggests that a prolonged Hormuz crisis could benefit Russian oil exporters by tightening global supply.
• •Russian outlets highlight calls for non‑Western countries to develop their own security arrangements for key shipping routes without relying on the US Navy.