More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxPcjFLMmlvZHZtWWZyVmJwMjZyN3ZUekxDT001TWN1dnpCVy1iWU5OczIxVUl1dlRIVF9nOUh0UUZCNnMwdGFfbTFfa3A0MDNQMDhqOFVQb0ZCeWw3alQ0WnRYSnBpazl3ZFNmRlQwY0hwbDFXOS1wRDRLc3p4QXFKcDVIN19yQlRzUk5IUGdIZWVUNjBMT2t1eU1jcGxTMlQxWmRZTzJ3VzFPM3BmNlFSRVNQMGRQVm1Kc1BRMk41bmFKUQ?oc=5" target="_blank">More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

A coalition of over 40 countries has been formed to ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for energy exports, once the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran concludes.

Iran has exempted Iraq from restrictions on access to the Strait of Hormuz, allowing it to transit the chokepoint during the ongoing conflict, while other nations are negotiating safe passage directly with Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that 'many countries' will deploy warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as Iran declares the waterway closed to 'tankers and ships of enemies' during the war.

European nations and Japan have pledged to contribute to efforts ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to stabilize energy markets amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.

President Donald Trump stated that the United States does not 'need any help' in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite his appeals for an international coalition to support shipping during the war against Iran.

Despite U.S. President Trump's calls for international assistance, some countries are negotiating directly with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Tehran's control over the vital waterway.