The United States is working to build a new international partnership designed to restore ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Wednesday report from the Wall Street Journal.
Maritime traffic has come to a standstill in the critical waterway, prompting American officials to reach out to other nations for support in forming what they’re calling the “Maritime Freedom Construct,” the newspaper reported.
According to the Journal’s reporting, which cited an internal State Department communication, this proposed alliance would focus on sharing intelligence, working together diplomatically, and assisting with sanctions enforcement efforts.
Reuters has not been able to independently confirm the Wall Street Journal’s reporting at this time.
