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Trump Proposes 'Joint Venture' with Iran to Secure Strait of Hormuz
US President says American forces won't patrol the strategic waterway alone
Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:38am
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A solitary oil tanker navigates the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that has long been a source of tension between the US and Iran.Washington TodayUS President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States is considering a 'joint venture' with Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that has been a flashpoint between the two countries. Trump stated that American forces will not patrol the strait alone, signaling a potential shift in US policy towards Iran.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for oil shipments, with around a fifth of the world's oil supply passing through the narrow waterway. Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated in recent years over control of the strait, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global energy markets. Trump's proposal for a joint venture suggests a willingness to engage with Iran, a departure from the previous administration's 'maximum pressure' campaign.
The details
In his remarks, Trump did not provide specifics on what a 'joint venture' with Iran would entail, but he emphasized that the US will not patrol the Strait of Hormuz alone. This represents a potential shift in US policy, as the Trump administration has previously taken a hardline stance towards Iran, imposing crippling economic sanctions and even considering military action. The proposal for a joint venture with Iran to secure the strategic waterway could signal a willingness to engage in diplomacy and find a mutually acceptable solution.
- On Wednesday, April 9, 2026, President Trump made the announcement about considering a 'joint venture' with Iran.
The players
Donald Trump
The 45th President of the United States, who is proposing a 'joint venture' with Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran
A country that has been in conflict with the United States over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint for oil shipments.
What they’re saying
“We're considering a joint venture to secure the Strait of Hormuz. We're not going to be doing it alone.”
— Donald Trump, President of the United States
What’s next
The details and feasibility of the proposed 'joint venture' between the US and Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz will need to be further explored and negotiated by diplomats and policymakers from both countries.
The takeaway
President Trump's proposal for a 'joint venture' with Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz represents a potential shift in US policy towards Iran, signaling a willingness to engage in diplomacy and find a mutually acceptable solution to a longstanding geopolitical conflict. The success of such an endeavor will depend on the ability of both countries to overcome their differences and work together on this critical global issue.
