US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Strait of Hormuz, internal cable says
The US is seeking international support to form a coalition called the Maritime Freedom Construct to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable. The initiative, coordinated by the State Department and Pentagon, aims to ensure long-term maritime security and energy flow in the region. Participation is open in various forms, but the effort excludes adversarial nations like Russia and China.
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US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Strait of Hormuz, internal cable saysSign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developmentsThe coalition was described as a joint initiative by the US State Department and the Pentagon.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 30, 2026, 12:28 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 01:07 PMListenWASHINGTON - US 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.
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