Six U.S. allies—U.K., Italy, France, Germany, Canada, and Japan—issued a joint statement supporting a potential coalition to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement condemned Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels and infrastructure and called for Tehran to cease threats and mine-laying. Allies expressed readiness for preparatory planning but have not committed naval forces. The U.K. sent officers to CENTCOM and deployed two warships to coordinate with the U.S. for a potent

Six U.S. allies—U.K., Italy, France, Germany, Canada, and Japan—issued a joint statement supporting a potential coalition to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement condemned Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels and infrastructure and called for Tehran to cease threats and mine-laying. Allies expressed readiness for preparatory planning but have not committed naval forces. The U.K. sent officers to CENTCOM and deployed two warships to coordinate with the U.S. for a potential joint effort.