Trump struggles to build coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration is struggling to assemble an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appearing willing but French President Emmanuel Macron noncommittal, and leaders of Germany, Italy, and Japan already declining to send naval vessels. The U.K. has drafted a multinational task force plan and shared it with some countries, but European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there is "no appetite" in the 27-member bloc to join what she called "not Europe's war." Trump told reporters Monday he was "greatly disappointed" in skeptical allies, noting the U.S. has protected them for years, and warned it would be "very bad" for NATO if they don't participate. Meanwhile, the U.S. military is conducting strikes on Iranian anti-ship positions to degrade Iran's ability to attack oil tankers, but the blockade remains the main obstacle preventing Trump from declaring victory in the conflict even if he chooses to end it.