Australian Treasurer Says US Made No Formal Request for Naval Help in Strait of Hormuz

In recent days, President Trump has reached out to international allies to assist with securing commercial traffic through the Strait.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on July 30, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the United States made no formal request for naval assistance in the Strait of Hormuz following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial maritime passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman and a major route for around a quarter of the world’s oil and liquified natural gas exports.