US Trump administration seeks to build an international coalition called “Maritime Freedom Construct” to restore safe navigation through Strait of Hormuz.
Initiative includes information sharing, diplomatic coordination, sanctions enforcement, and may involve both diplomatic and military participation per State Department cable.
Iranian tensions have stalled traffic; Tehran is accused of targeting vessels while the US maintains a sweeping blockade on Iranian-linked ships.
The move reflects Washington’s desire to involve allies more directly amid stalled US‑Iran talks, raising concerns over energy supplies and oil prices.