Washington, April 11 -- US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is "starting the process" of clearing the Strait of Hormuz, a move aimed at securing one of the most vital maritime oil corridors in the world, amidst escalating regional friction.

In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump positioned the initiative as a global service intended to guarantee the safe transit of energy supplies. He noted, "We're now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to countries all over the world, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others."

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint situated between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, facilitates the passage of a majo...