The Trump administration is inviting other nations to join a new international coalition aimed at ensuring the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as part of its latest effort to restore shipping in the region. This initiative was detailed in an internal State Department cable sent to U.S. embassies abroad on Tuesday, according to media reports.
The cable reportedly outlines a mission called the "Maritime Freedom Construct," instructing U.S. diplomats to urge foreign governments to participate. This U.S.-led coalition would focus on information sharing, diplomatic coordination, and sanctions enforcement.
The cable stated, "Your participation will enhance our collective ability to restore freedom of navigation and protect the global economy. Collective action is essential to demonstrate unified resolve and impose substantial costs on Iran for impeding transit through the Strait of Hormuz."
According to the cable, the "Maritime Freedom Construct" will be jointly advanced by the U.S. State Department and U.S. Central Command. The State Department will serve as the "hub for diplomatic operations," while Central Command will "provide real-time maritime domain awareness" for commercial shipping and coordinate information sharing among partner nations' militaries.
When questioned about the proposal, a senior administration official confirmed that the idea is just one of several diplomatic and policy tools available to the President.
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