The Philippine government said Iran has assured the safe and uninterrupted passage of vessels sailing under that nation’s flag through the Strait of Hormuz, following a call between the two countries’ foreign ministers.

Trump reiterated previous points he's made this week during his prime-time speech about the war in Iran.

The Philippines has received an assurance from Iran that it will allow ​the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, fuel ‌and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz, Manila's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Union’s executive arm, pledged to work with partners to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. “Iran’s actions are putting global economic stability at risk,

The interconnectedness of global energy markets means that the effects of Iran’s blockade of the waterway are not limited to countries directly dependent on oil from the Middle East.

Amid Iran’s chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump told nations who are not actively involved in the war to "start learning how to fight" for themselves and take the oil from the key passageway.

Meeting comes after Trump criticised allies and indicated reopening the strait may not be a priority for US in Iran war

President Donald Trump lashed out at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort against Iran.

Tehran has effectively closed off the critical waterway, turning back container ships on Friday, and Iranian lawmakers are considering whether to formalize charging fees to pass.

Iran has established a de facto safe shipping corridor in the north of the Strait of Hormuz to select ships, as Tehran sought to monetize its grip over the waterway.