US forms Maritime Freedom Construct coalition as Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz, driving oil to four-year highs
The Trump administration is recruiting allied nations to join a coalition called the 'Maritime Freedom Construct' to coordinate diplomatic efforts, sanctions alignment, and information sharing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed during the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Oil prices briefly hit four-year highs, with Brent crude surging overnight and US national average gas prices reaching $4.30 per gallon. The UN Secretary-General called for the immediate reopening of the strait, while analysts warned of prolonged supply chain disruptions and potential food shortages in vulnerable regions.
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