politics
March 13, 2026
US may form international coalition for vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The US treasury secretary refuted information that Iran had allegedly mined the Strait of Hormuz
TL;DR
- The US is considering creating an international coalition to escort vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes the US Navy, possibly with allies, will escort ships when militarily possible.
- Bessent denied reports of Iran mining the Strait of Hormuz.
- He cited the transit of Iranian and Chinese flag tankers as proof that the straits are not mined.
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