US announces establishment of coalition to patrol Strait of Hormuz
The US is forming a coalition to patrol the Strait of Hormuz, drawing in countries around the world to join in the effort, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced.
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| A UH-1Y Venom helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the USS Boxer on July 18 as it transits the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: US Marine Corps. |
"We are working to change the behavior of the Iranian leadership and we are creating a coalition that will patrol the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring that the waterway remains open. Nations from all over the world will be involved in this," Pompeo said in an interview with WFTV 9.
Previously, Defense One cited a report by General Joseph Dunford saying that the Trump administration plans to create an international coalition to patrol waters near Iran and Yemen.