The United States is calling on other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. This is a key waterway for global trade. The request comes amid heightened tensions in the region.
President Donald Trump is leading the effort to gain international backing. The waterway is crucial for the movement of oil and other goods worldwide.
The current conflict has entered its seventeenth day. It is causing significant economic and regional instability.
Details about specific commitments from other countries are not yet available. The US aims to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait.