Fact Check: Did Trump say Saudi Arabia is helping the US in the Strait of Hormuz?

WASHINGTON, DC: Amid a wave of unverified claims circulating online about US-Saudi relations, a recent rumor alleges that Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia is assisting the United States in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for about 20% of global oil shipments, has also become a focal point in ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The viral claim emerged alongside reports of a US naval blockade of the strait in April 2026, reportedly aimed at pressuring Iran after stalled peace talks, further escalating broader US-Iran tensions that have developed since earlier this year.

Claim: Trump says Saudi Arabia aiding US in Strait of Hormuz

According to X user @watcherguru, a post circulating online claims: “President Trump says Saudi Arabia is helping the US on the Strait of Hormuz." Within hours of being shared, the post reportedly gained over 230K views, 9K likes, and several comments.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has separately urged the United States to reconsider its blockade, warning that continued tensions could trigger Iranian retaliation and disrupt key Gulf shipping routes. This concern reflects broader economic interests in maintaining stable global oil flows.

This comes amid reports that the US has said it will not lift its blockade on Iranian ports until an agreement is reached with Tehran, as uncertainty continues over potential renewed peace talks.

In posts on Truth Social, Trump described the blockade as “absolutely destroying Iran” and claimed the US was “winning the conflict by a lot.”

The situation unfolded as a temporary US-Iran ceasefire neared its end, with no confirmation yet on whether further negotiations will take place.

Fact Check: False, no evidence to back the viral claim

The claim that Trump said Saudi Arabia is helping the US in the Strait of Hormuz is not fully accurate or clearly substantiated.

It appears to be an overstatement based on his recent remarks, but there is no clear evidence that Saudi Arabia is directly assisting US naval operations in the area.

The US reportedly imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and shipping around the Strait of Hormuz starting April 13, 2026, following stalled US-Iran peace talks.

The measures primarily target Iranian oil exports and vessels while allowing non-Iranian traffic to continue under enforcement actions such as warnings, interceptions, and at least one reported seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship on April 19–20.

In response, Iran has reportedly restricted parts of the strait, issued mining threats, and engaged in attacks on vessels, contributing to disruptions in global oil flows. Around 20% of the world’s seaborne oil typically passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump has called for international support to keep the strait open and has urged Gulf and Arab states to assist in broader regional efforts. He has also praised countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain as strong partners.

However, these statements appear to reflect general diplomatic support rather than confirmed operational cooperation with Saudi Arabia in enforcing the blockade.

The claim is partly based on Trump’s broader rhetoric about alliances but exaggerates it into direct Saudi involvement. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing tensions, shifting negotiations, and no single statement fully capturing the operational reality on the ground.