The United States is asking for help from other nations to make sure the Strait of Hormuz is safe.
This call comes as fighting between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues and causes problems in the region.
President Donald Trump is leading the effort to get international backing.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital channel for ships carrying goods around the world.
The conflict is now in its seventeenth day.
Economic and regional instability has grown during this time.
No firm commitments for support have been announced yet.