[US Media: White House Privately Urges Allies to Support Hormuz Strait Escort Operations] BlockBeats News, March 18, according to Politico, three European officials revealed that the White House is urging allies to assist in ensuring the safe passage through the Hormuz Strait and is privately assuring them that Trump is open to issuing high-level statements while also working to stabilize financial markets. These officials stated that the Trump administration is asking European and Asian allies to issue public commitment statements by the end of this week. They added that the White House is not currently focused on specific practical contributions. All interviewees spoke anonymously to discuss sensitive negotiation matters. This move comes as Trump grows increasingly frustrated with allies for not joining efforts to ensure the passage of vessels through this critical waterway. On Tuesday, he posted on the social platform Truth Social, saying: 'We don’t need anyone’s help!' Even a public expression of support could help reassure increasingly worried investors and lay the groundwork for the Trump administration to establish a more concrete framework for cooperation in the future. According to two other European officials, individuals recently in communication with Trump administration officials indicated that the White House is most concerned about market reactions.