US President Donald Trump is reportedly working to assemble an international maritime coalition aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as the ongoing Iran war continues to disrupt global shipping and energy markets.
According to officials familiar with the discussions, the initiative is being described inside the administration as a proposed “Hormuz Coalition” that would involve allied naval forces securing tanker traffic through the strategic waterway.,The effort comes as Iran’s blockade of the strait is increasingly affecting global oil flows.
The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is one of the most important maritime chokepoints in the world.
A large portion of global crude exports passes through the narrow corridor each day, making any disruption to shipping a major concern for international markets.,Officials say Trump has been pressing allies and major oil-importing nations to contribute naval assets to the proposed coalition.
Speaking about the plan, the president said Washington was already engaged in discussions with several governments.,“We are talking to other countries about policing the straits.
It will be nice to have other countries policing with us,” Trump said while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One.,The initiative would involve warships from participating countries escorting commercial vessels and oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to US officials, participating states could contribute naval ships, drones and command-and-control systems to the mission.,Kharg Island Seen As Iran’s Strategic Oil Lifeline,,Alongside the maritime coalition effort, the White House is also reportedly examining a more aggressive option targeting Kharg Island, Iran’s primary oil export terminal.
The island lies roughly fifteen miles off Iran’s southern coast in the Persian Gulf and serves as the central hub for the country’s crude shipments.,Officials say Trump has discussed the possibility of seizing the island if Iranian forces continue blocking tanker....
