US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, WSJ reports
The U.S. is forming an international coalition called the Maritime Freedom Construct to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions caused by recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran's subsequent blockade. The initiative involves both diplomatic efforts led by the State Department and military coordination through the Pentagon's CENTCOM. The U.S. is urging partner nations to contribute in various forms of support but excluding adversaries like Russia and China from the outreach.
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By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking the participation of other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved the creation of the Maritime Freedom Construct (MFC), the cable dated April 28 said, which it described as a joint initiative by the State Department and the Pentagon. "The MFC constitutes a critical first step in the establishment of a post-conflict maritime security architecture for the Middle East.
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