New Delhi, March 13 -- The United States is reportedly weighing sending more warships to the Middle East in preparation to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

However, sources told the Wall Street Journal that even with the additional warships, the US wouldn't begin escorting vessels until the threat from Iran is reduced.

"That could take up a month or more" as the US and Israel continue to pound Tehran with missiles and drones.

In an interview with Fox News, US President Donald Trump said the United States would escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz if needed.

When asked about helping oil tankers pass through the key shipping strait, Trump was quoted as saying, "We would do it if we needed to. But, you know, hopefu...