According to a report by Al Jazeera on April 30, 2026, the United States is seeking to form a new international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded by Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed the US and Israel for the ongoing blockade, defending the decision to keep out “hostile countries” in a message commemorating National Persian Gulf Day.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, with about 20% of the world's petroleum passing through it. The blockade has disrupted energy markets and raised concerns about supply shortages. The US has not officially confirmed the coalition plan, but sources indicate it may involve naval forces from allied nations.
Iran has maintained that the blockade is a response to what it calls aggressive actions by the US and Israel in the region. Pezeshkian reiterated Iran's position that the strait will remain closed to vessels from nations deemed hostile until their policies change. No timeline for the coalition's formation or operation has been announced.
