Washington, March 16 (NationPress) - President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is engaging with multiple nations to enhance security efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that Iran’s military strength has been significantly diminished amid the ongoing conflict.

While addressing reporters on Air Force One, Trump stated that the U.S. has seen "very strong military results" regarding operations associated with Iran, and is now looking for increased global cooperation to safeguard this crucial maritime route for oil shipment.

"We are in discussions with a number of countries about collaborating on the policing of the strait," Trump said. "And I believe we are receiving a positive response."

The President noted that approximately seven nations have been approached to join this initiative.

He remarked, "Keep in mind that while we don't require this, many of these countries do," referring to the energy shipments that traverse the narrow waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz stands as one of the planet's most vital maritime chokepoints, facilitating a large portion of the world's oil supplies. Trump pointed out that numerous nations rely on this passage significantly more than the United States does.

"We receive very little oil, approximately 1 to 2 percent, while countries like China obtain about 90 percent of their oil from the Hormuz Strait," he explained.

Trump insisted that nations benefiting from this route should take greater responsibility for its protection.

"I’m strongly urging these countries to take action to defend their own territory as it is their territory," he stated.

The President mentioned that some nations possess naval resources that could assist in security efforts.

"Some have mine sweepers, which is beneficial. Others have specific types of boats that could support us," he noted.

He cautioned that even a small group of hostile individuals could disrupt shipping operations in the strait.

"Only a few troublemakers can cause chaos in the Strait, just a couple of terrorists," Trump remarked. "A few people can drop mines here and there."

Trump also asserted that U.S. military actions have considerably weakened Iran’s military capabilities.

"Militarily, we have effectively defeated Iran," he claimed. "We have dismantled their Air Force and air defense systems."

He further stated that Iran’s missile and drone capabilities have been greatly reduced.

"Their missile count has dwindled to a low number," Trump said. "Similarly, their drones are down to about 20 percent of what they used to have."

Trump revealed that U.S. forces have targeted infrastructure related to Iran’s energy exports, but have refrained from completely demolishing certain facilities.

"We attacked Kharg Island but left one small area intact," he explained. "We can act on that within five minutes' notice."

Despite the military pressure, Trump stated that communication lines with Iran remain open. "We are still in contact with them," he said. "However, I don’t think they are prepared yet."

Simultaneously, the President reiterated claims that Iran has been spreading disinformation during the conflict utilizing artificial intelligence.

"They claimed to have attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln and even displayed pictures of it ablaze, which was completely false," Trump stated.

He dismissed reports of U.S. aircraft being destroyed.

"The Wall Street Journal reported inaccurately that five of our magnificent tankers were destroyed; that is not true at all," he asserted.

Trump accused Iran of fabricating images and narratives to manipulate public perception of the conflict. "The kamikaze boats are nonexistent; they are AI-generated and fake," he said.

The President also criticized domestic media coverage, asserting that some outlets are propagating misinformation. "I genuinely believe it’s quite criminal because our media organizations are disseminating information they know to be false," he remarked.