by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – European nations are preparing a post-war naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, potentially excluding the United States, according to a The Wall Street Journal exclusive.
French President Emmanuel Macron said the proposed mission would be a defensive effort involving non-“belligerent” nations, leaving out the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The goal is to restore confidence in the vital shipping lane after fighting ends.
The plan includes clearing Iranian-laid mines, helping stranded ships exit, and deploying naval escorts to protect future traffic. Europe is well-positioned for the task, with significant mine-clearing capabilities.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will join Macron in hosting talks with dozens of nations, though the U.S. will not participate. Germany is also expected to play a larger role, possibly contributing minesweepers and surveillance assets.
The proposal underscores growing tensions with President Donald Trump, who has urged Europe to support U.S. military efforts to reopen the strait during the conflict. European leaders have declined, favoring a stabilization mission only after hostilities end.
Analysts say a coordinated naval presence will be essential to restoring global shipping through the strait, which carries about 20% of the world’s oil.
“There will need to be an escort system or convoy protection,” one expert noted. “Shipping companies and insurers will demand it before fully returning to the strait.”
As Europe moves toward a post-war security framework in the Gulf, the absence of U.S. participation signals a notable shift in alliance dynamics—one that could reshape how global crises are managed in the years ahead.
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