In the absence of support from some allies, the White House is even considering direct military action.
Doha
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
In addition, Tehran seeks to reinforce its pressure on maritime traffic in the
Strait of Hormuz.the absence of international consensus, the Pentagon has already begun to
prepare an alternative scenario.The United States ordered the movement of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed on the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is working to form an international naval alliance aimed at protecting the transit of oil tankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key point for global energy trade.
The initiative comes amid the escalation of the conflict between the Iranian regime and the coalition led by the United States and Israel.
The strait concentrates a decisive part of global oil traffic, so any interruption can have a strong impact on international energy markets.
The White House seeks to create a naval defense mechanism that guarantees the navigation of tankers that cross the
Persian Gulf.To this end, Trump summoned several international powers, including:
China
France
Japan
South Korea
United Kingdom
The objective is to form a naval force that escorts oil tankers and guarantees
the security of energy transport.
However, the proposal faces resistance from some
Western partners.Some key U.S. allies are wary of a possible military escalation
.French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer slipped that their countries would only consider sending naval forces once the conflict ended.
Meanwhile, Xi Jinping maintains a position of strategic silence in the face of the US proposal.
Beijing also continues to allow Chinese-flagged ships to sail in the area, reducing its incentive to join a naval coalition led by Washington.
Trump warned that a lack of response from allies could affect the future of NATO.
At the same time, the Iranian regime maintains a strategy of military attrition against Israel and the United States
.Tehran's forces have launched missiles at multiple cities in the region, including:
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Riad
The contingent includes:
2,200 marines armored vehicles and artillery F-35B attack aircraft MV-22 Osprey helicopters two amphibious transport ships: USS New Orleans and USS San Diego
. These resources are added to nearly 2,800 naval support personnel.
The deployment of marines could involve the direct involvement of US troops in
the conflict with Iran.The Strait of Hormuz is barely 34 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, making it an extremely sensitive area from a military point of view.
According to Pentagon calculations, protecting oil traffic would require:
at least two warships per tanker, or
a dozen ships to escort convoys of five to ten vessels
If the international coalition does not materialize, the United States could be forced to use its own fleet to ensure the passage of ships.
The White House analyzes military and diplomatic options as pressure from Iran continues in the region
.Trump could announce in the coming days the formation of a naval alliance or, failing that, order the direct deployment of US forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
This would be a strategic decision that would mark a new chapter in the conflict in the Middle East and in the global dispute for control of energy routes.
