**Hormuz Strait: Trump Wants Nigeria, Other Countries to Help Police the Waterway** In the midst of rising oil prices and the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, US President Donald Trump has made a call to several countries, including Nigeria, to join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz. This waterway, located between Iran and Oman, is a crucial shipping route that carries about one-fifth of the world's traded oil. According to Trump, his administration has been negotiating with about seven countries, including Nigeria, to send warships to the region. However, the countries have not made any commitments yet. The US President believes that these countries, which are heavily reliant on oil from the Middle East, should take responsibility for policing the strait. Trump claims that the US does not need the Strait of Hormuz as much as other countries do, since it has its own access to oil. He pointed out that China, for instance, gets about 90% of its oil from the strait, while the US gets a minimal amount. However, it is worth noting that the US has been a major player in the region's politics and has a significant presence in the Middle East. In a related development, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that his country has allowed vessels from several countries, including those from the US, to pass through the strait. However, he emphasized that the strait is open to all except the US and its allies. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a complex one, with multiple countries involved and conflicting interests at play. As the world watches the developments in the region, one thing is clear: the Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route that requires careful management to prevent disruptions to global oil supplies.