Trump Can Form Global Hormuz Coalition Against Iran With 3 US Steps
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Trump's Hormuz Coalition: Can US Rally Allies Against Iran? 3 Steps to Success
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News18•17-03-2026, 14:56
Trump's Hormuz Coalition: Can US Rally Allies Against Iran? 3 Steps to Success
•In March 2026, President Donald Trump urged allies to join a US-led naval coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran after a US-Israeli campaign.
•Trump demanded China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK deploy warships, warning NATO allies against 'freeloading' on US security.
•Allies like Germany, UK, and Australia have largely dismissed or cautiously responded, with China focusing on 'de-escalation' over military involvement.
•Global affairs analyst Brett McGurk suggests a coalition is possible if the US follows three steps: establishing legal, political, and military bases.
•Building a coalition is time-consuming but could internationalize the effort, stabilizing markets and countering Iran's asymmetrical tactics.