US President Donald Trump is set to announce a new coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway in the Middle East, after repeated efforts to end the blockade by Tehran failed.
The Trump administration plans to announce the coalition as early as this week, with multiple countries agreeing to join the bloc to ensure a safe passage through the narrow waterway.
Despite Trump's repeated appeals, his efforts to get countries to send warships to keep the Strait open have failed, with some countries citing concerns about getting involved in the conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for oil shipments from Gulf nations to global markets, with nearly a fifth of the world's oil passing through it.
Tehran has refused to back down, vowing retaliation against US and Israeli attacks, and warning to expand its attack on US bases in the region.
