U.S. media reports that the United States is pressuring allies to "make statements of support for escort missions."

According to sources cited by the US political magazine "Politico" on the 18th, the United States is pressuring allies to issue statements in support of ensuring the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but is not demanding specific military obligations from them. The report quotes informed European officials as saying that the Trump administration is currently less concerned about specific military contributions from allies, and values political support more. The official stated that the Trump administration is urging European and Asian allies to make public commitments before the weekend. The report states that Trump is increasingly dissatisfied with allies' failure to actively participate in efforts to ensure the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. On the 17th, he stated on "social media", "We don't need anyone's help." On the same day, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, "I don't know if NATO will step up for us, so this is a good test. We don't need them, but they should support us." The report points out that the US's appeal has put many allies in a dilemma. As of now, Germany, Canada, and Australia have explicitly ruled out military involvement.