Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:40am on 16 Mar 2026,Monday International
The United States is preparing to announce a multinational naval coalition to escort commercial vessels through the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by the The Wall Street Journal. The move follows rising tensions after strikes involving Iran, Israel, and the US disrupted shipping in the strategic waterway, through which about 20% of global oil passes. Donald Trump has urged several countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom to deploy warships for the mission. However, many nations have been cautious about committing forces, highlighting the challenges in forming the coalition as regional hostilities continue. (PC: AP)
