The Trump administration is seeking global participation in a new coalition, the Maritime Freedom Construct, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war. An internal State Department cable urged diplomats to secure partner commitments by Friday.
US Dismisses European Efforts as ‘Silly’ Conferences
The coalition, led jointly by the State and Defense Departments through the U.S. Central Command, will coordinate sanctions, information sharing, and real‑time maritime traffic to ensure safe passage.
The U.K. and France have already launched a multilateral effort, though U.S. officials dismissed it as ineffective. Iran’s navy labeled the blockade “piracy,” while UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres warned disruptions could trigger global recession.
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