Wall Street Journal: The Trump administration plans to announce as early as this week that several countries have agreed to form a convoy alliance to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which extends along the Iranian coast.
The Wall Street Journal's report includes many details:
The so-called convoy alliance has not yet been fully established, and discussions are still ongoing about whether the operations will begin before or after the military action against Iran ends.
The US plans to announce the formation of the "convoy alliance" to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz as early as this week. However, discussions are still ongoing regarding whether the operation will take place before or after the end of the military action against Iran.
Trump said he is in talks with about seven countries, and "the response has been positive," but he did not reveal the list. U.S. officials said some countries have agreed, but many countries are hesitant about participating before the conflict ends.
The reality is that the allies have "ignored" it. Despite the U.S. call, no country has publicly responded so far, and many countries have expressed a cold attitude:
Germany, Australia: Clearly stated they will not participate.
France's aircraft carrier battle group will remain in the eastern Mediterranean and will not send ships.
Japan, the UK, and South Korea only said they will "decide on their own," "discuss the plan," or "carefully study," without committing to send troops.
Iran openly mocked the move, with Foreign Minister Zarif mocking the U.S. for "begging other countries for help," and reiterating that the strait is open to countries other than the U.S. and its allies.
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