Trump admin pitches new international coalition to coordinate reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration is proposing a new international coalition called the Maritime Freedom Construct (MFC) to coordinate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ensure safe passage for commercial shipping amid ongoing conflict with Iran. The initiative seeks diplomatic and potential military support from allied nations to counter Iran's efforts to impose a toll system and block transit through the strategic waterway. While not framed as a military alliance, the MFC would serve as a diplomatic hub to align economic measures and navigation efforts in collaboration with partner countries and the shipping industry.
- ▪The Trump administration proposed the Maritime Freedom Construct (MFC) to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping.
- ▪Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, attacking or threatening vessels that attempt passage without its permission.
- ▪The U.S. Navy is currently enforcing a blockade against Iranian-linked ships at the strait.
- ▪A State Department cable urged U.S. diplomats to recruit foreign governments to join the MFC as diplomatic or military partners.
- ▪The MFC aims to coordinate real-time information, safety guidance, and economic measures to counter Iranian obstruction of maritime transit.
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World News Trump admin pitches new international coalition to coordinate reopening of Strait of Hormuz By Ronny Reyes and Marisa Schultz Published April 30, 2026, 6:55 p.m. ET The Trump administration is calling on allied nations to join a new international coalition to help reopen and control the Strait of Hormuz, officials said. The Maritime Freedom Construct (MFC) is meant to be a diplomatic and military push to work with allied countries and shipping companies to help reopen the vital waterway, and allow tanker ships to pass through without being molested by Iran. The pitch for the MFC was sent out in an internal State Department cable to US embassies on Tuesday, urging diplomats to push for countries to sign on, the Wall Street Journal first reported.
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