US President Donald Trump is pushing to form a multinational coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, demanding assistance from China and NATO while threatening to seize Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal with US ground forces.
Amid the unprecedented regional war and the ongoing disruption of vital Middle Eastern waterways, US President Donald Trump is actively attempting to form a multinational "Hormuz Coalition" to secure and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Al Jazeera (AjaNews), Trump confirmed that Israel and the United States are working together to secure the strait. He also explicitly demanded assistance from international allies, stating he expects China to help because it receives 90% of its oil through the corridor, and called on NATO members to step up to protect their own oil interests.
As part of the US strategy, the Trump administration is exploring severe escalations to target Tehran's remaining infrastructure. Multiple outlets, citing Axios, reported that Trump is attracted to the idea of seizing Iran's critical Kharg Island oil terminal to deal a devastating economic blow to the Iranian regime. However, Axios officials noted that seizing the Kharg depot would require US boots on the ground. US officials reportedly warned that as long as the Gulf blockade and oil restrictions continue, Trump will be unable to end the war even if he wishes to.
Trump maintained a hardline public stance, stating he will not allow fears over global oil prices to prevent the US from stopping the "violent and deranged" Iranian regime from acquiring a nuclear weapon, Al Jazeera reported. A detailed summary of Trump's remarks provided by Al Qahera News (AlQaheranews) noted his claims that Iran's military and air defenses have been completely destroyed in recent US-Israeli strikes. Trump also claimed that images showing the USS Abraham Lincoln burning were AI-generated deepfakes, and stated that while the US is open to negotiations, the recent deaths of Iranian leaders mean Washington does not know who to talk to.
Despite Trump's hopes to announce the multinational coalition later this week, the initiative faces significant hurdles. Al Mayadeen (almayadeen)—a network with a known pro-Iran and Axis of Resistance editorial stance—highlighted an NBC News report stating that a "lukewarm response" from the countries Trump asked for help is pouring "cold water" on his hopes for a quick resolution. Furthermore, commentary from Yemen Urgent News (newsyemn), which often aligns with Houthi perspectives, dismissed Trump's threats regarding Kharg Island as an "impossible" bluff designed to create a new negotiating card, asserting that such tactics are "no longer effective now with the Iranians."
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