Trump Forms Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz as Threats Fail

• US President Donald Trump is preparing a multinational naval coalition to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
• The move follows failed warnings and diplomatic appeals to stop disruptions in the critical energy route.
• The Strait carries roughly a fifth of global oil supplies; US urges allies like Britain, Japan, China to join.
• Allies' responses have been cautious, but Washington aims to deter attacks and reassure shipping companies.
• The coalition seeks to prevent escalation and keep global energy flows moving amid the US-Iran conflict.