The United States is calling on international partners to help make sure the Strait of Hormuz remains safe for ships. This waterway is crucial for the movement of goods around the world.
President Donald Trump's administration is working to build support for this effort. This comes as conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues for seventeen days.
Economic and regional stability have been greatly affected by the ongoing conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the open ocean.
Securing the strait is seen as vital to ensuring global trade and energy supplies continue without disruption.
Details on the specific actions or commitments being sought from other nations have not yet been fully revealed.