Donald Trump promotes a naval alliance to protect the Strait of Hormuz

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 plan to protect the global flow of oil

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.

Reluctance of allies and tensions with China

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.

Iran intensifies pressure in the Middle East

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

Doha

Abu Dhabi

Dubai

In addition, Tehran seeks to reinforce its pressure on maritime traffic in the

Strait of Hormuz.

The Pentagon is preparing a possible deployment of marines

In

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 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.

A scenario of high military risk

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.

Trump evaluates a key decision this week

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.