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US seeks international coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian curbs
May 2, 2026
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The United States is forming the Maritime Freedom Construct to secure the Strait of Hormuz, jointly run by the State Department and Central Command for information-sharing, diplomatic co-ordination and sanctions enforcement. The move signals Washington may not control the strait alone, amid strains with some NATO and EU allies over its confrontation with Iran.
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