Trump eyes 'Hormuz coalition', seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, Axios reports


U.S. President Donald Trump walks as he arrives back at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

March ⁠15 (Reuters) - U.S. ⁠President Donald ‌Trump is working to ​assemble a ⁠coalition ⁠of countries to ⁠reopen ‌the ⁠Strait of Hormuz ​and ‌is hoping ⁠to ​announce it ⁠later this ​week, Axios reported on ⁠Sunday citing four sources.

(Reporting ​by ⁠Shivani Tanna ​in ‌Bengaluru; Editing ​by Jacqueline Wong)

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Feature: Polish farmers find cheer in harvest despite tough growing season
Minimum wage in Slovakia to rise to 972 euros per month in 2027
U.S. stocks close mixed
Crude futures settle lower
US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle
U.S. dollar ticks up
Saudi Aramco signs deals worth 3.7 bln USD with French companies
US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints
Uzbekistan aims for investment grade rating, WTO entry: deputy PM
As US border reopens to Mexican cattle, concerns persist over screwworm spread

Others Also Read