"I’m demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory because it is their territory," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on the way from Florida to Washington. He said in a social media post that he hoped China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others would participate. Trump also said Washington is in contact with Iran but expressed doubt that Tehran is prepared for serious negotiations to end the conflict. Asian markets were in a wary mood on Monday as the Gulf hostilities kept oil prices elevated. Trump told reporters.

Source: The Edge Markets March 16, 2026 03:03 UTC