US Considers Multinational Naval Mission to Secure Strait of Hormuz

(MENAFN) The White House is reportedly preparing to announce a coalition of countries to escort vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz, as stated by reports citing US officials.

According to these reports, the plan remains under discussion but could be revealed "as soon as this week."

Many governments have publicly expressed caution about participating in such an escort operation until hostilities subside, given the inherent risks involved.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and pledged to open new fronts in the conflict with the United States and Israel.

The escalation follows coordinated US-Israeli military attacks on Iran starting February 28, which disrupted global shipping, caused oil prices to spike, and unsettled the international economy.

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