The Trump administration is seeking international partners for a “Maritime Freedom Construct” coalition to restore Hormuz navigation, a State Department cable shows, as peace talks stall and Trump signals the blockade could be extended indefinitely.
The Trump administration is seeking international partners for a “Maritime Freedom Construct” coalition to restore Hormuz navigation, a State Department cable shows, as peace talks stall and Trump signals the blockade could be extended indefinitely. Wall Street Journal ( gated ) with the info.
Summary: A State Department cable sent to US embassies on Tuesday revealed plans for a “Maritime Freedom Construct” coalition, asking diplomats to press foreign governments to join a US-led effort to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz The MFC would share maritime intelligence, coordinate diplomatic pressure and enforce sanctions, jointly operated between the State Department and US Central Command The proposal follows Trump’s declaration weeks ago that Hormuz was fully open, a claim quickly contradicted by stalling ship traffic as Iran continued to target vessels that did not pay transit fees Trump told aides on Monday to prepare for an extended blockade until Iran agrees to abandon its nuclear programme, and told reporters Wednesday the blockade is “100% foolproof” Peace talks between the US and Iran remain deadlocked, with the future status of Hormuz described as a key sticking point The MFC is framed as complementary to a parallel European maritime planning effort led by the UK and France, which has involved more than 50 countries, though US officials have criticised European progress as too slow The Trump administration is recruiting international partners for a new maritime coalition designed to restore commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to an internal State Department cable sent to US embassies on Tuesday. The initiative, called the Maritime Freedom Construct, would see partner nations share intelligence, coordinate diplomatic pressure on Iran and help enforce sanctions, with the State Department acting as a diplomatic hub and US Central Command providing real-time maritime awareness for commercial shipping. The…