US Launches Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz as France, Britain Plan Separate Mission
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The United States has launched a new coalition aimed at keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping, while France and Britain are preparing their own separate mission in the strategic waterway. France has stated that its planned mission will complement rather than compete with the American-led effort. The diplomatic and military initiatives come as tensions rise over the blocked shipping route, which serves as a critical artery for global oil supplies flowing from the Persian Gulf to international markets.