Washington Proposes "Maritime Navigation Freedom Alliance" to Break Hormuz Blockade

 In April 2026, the Trump administration proposed a new global coalition named the "Maritime Navigation Freedom Alliance" to restore traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. A State Department cable urged U.S. embassies to recruit foreign partners for intelligence sharing and military coordination. This follows the April 13, 2026, U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, which impacted 20% of global oil and gas supplies. The initiative, a joint State-CENTCOM project, aims to internationalize maritime security efforts amidst ongoing 2026 regional tensions and energy market instability.