WSJ: Trump to Announce Ship Escort Coalition in Hormuz

The Trump administration is preparing to announce that several countries have agreed to form a naval coalition to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane threatened by Iran's recent actions, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.

The announcement could come as soon as this week, though discussions are ongoing about whether escort operations would begin immediately or wait until hostilities in the region subside, the Journal reported.

Trump said Sunday he is pressing several countries to send warships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open as oil prices surge amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington from Florida, Trump said he has urged roughly seven nations to take part in protecting the critical shipping route but acknowledged no firm commitments have been announced so far.

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