The escalating conflict has impacts on the supply of oil and other key resources through the Strait. Taoiseach Micheal Martin, who is due to meet Mr Trump on Wednesday, said there was a “conversation going on within Nato” about the security of the passage, but added that Ireland was not a member of that alliance. Asked about Mr Trump’s request for countries to assist in securing the strait, Mr Martin told reporters in Washington: “We’re not a military power. The Irish Government has yet to announce what measures it may take, with the Taoiseach stating he could not provide any details on Tuesday but reiterating the approach would be “targeted” at those on low incomes. Taoiseach Micheal Martin (Niall Carson/PA)Asked about the UK intervention, Mr Martin said: “I think you need to assess what the UK Government has actually announced, and you know, we will do that.

Source: The Herald March 16, 2026 15:39 UTC