April 29 (Reuters) - The United States is asking other countries to join a new international coalition that would enable ships to navigate the Strait of Hormuz after traffic through the waterway stalled, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.The proposed coalition, dubbed the "Maritime Freedom Construct", would share information, coordinate diplomatically and help enforce sanctions, the Journal said, citing an internal State Department cable.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, WSJ reports
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Mon 12:00 - UN News Global
Dire fertiliser shortage a lurking threat due to Hormuz crisis
Wed 17:48 - Financial Times
Trump threatened to stop weapons for Ukraine unless Europe joined Hormuz coalition
Wed 22:46 - Politico EU
France advising Bahrain on UN resolution to open Strait of Hormuz
Thu 04:13 - Middle East Eye
Gulf states considering new pipeline amid Iran curb on Hormuz Strait: Report
Thu 08:00 - The Guardian
Coordinated conflict: how the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlap
Thu 09:21 - Middle East Eye
Bahrain says it intercepted 188 missiles, 429 drones since war began
Thu 10:36 - Al-Monitor
Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force
Thu 12:07 - France 24
Macron says 'unrealistic' to open Hormuz Strait by force, urges Trump to 'be serious'
Thu 12:30 - Euronews
Russia fired record number of drones at Ukraine in March, new air force data show
Thu 18:35 - BBC Europe
Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment
Thu 20:33 - France 24
Russia's military campaign in Ukraine stalls for first time in more than two years
Thu 20:45 - n-tv Politik
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Thu 22:30 - PBS Newshour
Russian corruption fuels massive casualties in Ukraine
Fri 00:20 - The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers expertise on keeping waterways open amid Middle East conflict
Fri 09:58 - France 24
Russia conducts massive rolling aerial attacks on Ukraine
Fri 10:49 - Die Zeit Newsfeed
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Fri 11:37 - Euronews
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Fri 14:17 - France 24
How a Russian influence network is spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda in Ivory Coast
Fri 23:40 - Al Jazeera English
Video shows the moment a Russian drone hit an apartment in Ukraine
Sat 00:30 - The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Russian army records almost no territorial gains for first time since 2023, analysis shows
Sat 07:53 - Euronews
Eight dead in 'massive' Russian attack while Kyiv signals readiness for Easter ceasefire
Sat 09:21 - France 24
War in Ukraine: Russian night-time strikes wound at least 14 people
Sat 10:20 - Al Jazeera English
At least four people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Sat 10:43 - France 24
Russian drone strike on Ukrainian market kills five, Moscow intensifies attacks
Sat 14:00 - BBC Europe
Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five
Sat 14:04 - Politico EU
Egypt won’t accept Ukrainian wheat exported by Russia, Zelenskyy says
Sun 08:11 - Aftenposten (NO)
Fire at Russian oil facilities after new Ukrainian drone attacks
Sun 09:27 - France 24
Several people killed in Ukraine after a Russian drone strike on a market
Sun 11:57 - SRF Wirtschaft
Ukrainians in the Bundeswehr – “Only a crazy person is not afraid”
Sun 11:57 - SRF International
Ukrainians in the Bundeswehr – “Only a crazy person is not afraid”
Tue 10:15 - Al Jazeera English
‘US-Israel playing Russian roulette with security of the region’
Tue 12:00 - UN News All
Security Council: Russia and China veto resolution on Strait of Hormuz
Tue 12:21 - Euronews
'Life goes on': Ukrainians find relief and joy by releasing endangered bats rescued from the war
Tue 16:01 - Al-Monitor
China and Russia veto U.N. resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
Tue 16:08 - Middle East Eye
UN Security Council fails to approve resolution on Strait of Hormuz
Tue 17:50 - Fox News
Russia, China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz, hours before Trump deadline
Tue 19:47 - Euronews
Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Hormuz strait as US deadline for deal looms
Wed 01:41 - Washington Examiner
Iran to charge fees and coordinate safe passage through Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire
Wed 03:06 - Middle East Eye
Full text of Iran's National Security Council statement on ceasefire
Wed 03:24 - BBC Headlines
Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Wed 04:36 - Al-Monitor
Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
Wed 06:21 - Al Jazeera English
In Strait of Hormuz, Iran and China take aim at US dollar hegemony
Wed 09:11 - ANSA Top News
Macron, 15 countries mobilized to resume traffic in Hormuz
Wed 09:11 - ANSA Mondo
Macron, 15 countries mobilized to resume traffic in Hormuz
Wed 09:11 - ANSA Mondo
Macron, 15 countries mobilized to resume traffic in Hormuz
Wed 09:11 - ANSA Mondo
Macron, 15 countries mobilized to resume traffic in Hormuz
Thu 09:31 - Politico EU
UK rejects tolls on Strait of Hormuz
Thu 09:54 - France 24
Chart shows Iran may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz
Thu 12:28 - Euronews
Confusion reigns over Hormuz shipping reopening as Iran issues new passage conditions
Thu 12:52 - Middle East Eye
Iran to let no more than 15 vessels a day pass Strait of Hormuz
Thu 13:23 - Al Jazeera English
What is Iran’s Strait of Hormuz protocol and will other nations accept it?
Thu 15:16 - The Hill
Former JAG officer: Strait of Hormuz toll would be 'illegal'
Thu 17:26 - Fox News
Strait of Hormuz toll would set 'dangerous precedent,' UN shipping agency warns
Thu 17:27 - ANSA Top News
First non-Iranian oil tanker to cross Hormuz since ceasefire
Thu 17:27 - ANSA Mondo
First non-Iranian oil tanker to cross Hormuz since ceasefire
Thu 18:12 - France 24
Who profits off Iran war? Strait of Hormuz toll talk fuels outrage
Thu 19:30 - Al-Monitor
Strait of Hormuz traffic remains becalmed despite ceasefire
Thu 20:30 - Al-Monitor
Shipping toll for Hormuz passage sharply divides nations
Thu 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Hormuz mined, Pasdaran bombs in the waters of the Strait: "We manage the safe routes"
Fri 00:24 - Middle East Eye
Six vessels pass through Hormuz Strait on Thursday
Fri 09:15 - France 24
Ceasefire holds, but Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill
Fri 14:47 - Euronews
Strait of Hormuz falls outside NATO's remit, Spain says after Trump's ultimatum
Fri 15:20 - The Hill
Former NATO commander: 'Nonsense' for Iran to say Strait of Hormuz is open
Fri 15:28 - ANSA Main
The Grimaldi ship blocked in Hormuz: 'Crew safe', supplies carried out
Fri 15:42 - France 24
France's drone minehunters target Strait of Hormuz
Fri 16:23 - Middle East Eye
Experts warn ‘damage already done’ to food production from Hormuz closure
Fri 16:49 - ANSA Main
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz during the truce
Fri 17:32 - Politico EU
UK to host officials for Strait of Hormuz talks next week
Fri 21:31 - ANSA Top News
Trump, we will not allow there to be a toll on Hormuz
Fri 21:32 - ANSA Mondo
Trump, we will not allow there to be a toll on Hormuz
Fri 22:36 - Al-Monitor
Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'
Fri 22:41 - Middle East Eye
Trump: US will have Strait of Hormuz ‘open fairly soon’
Sat 10:56 - Al Jazeera English
We need a regional agreement for the Strait of Hormuz
Sat 13:18 - ANSA Mondo
Trump, 'let's clean up Hormuz for our allies, they didn't have the courage'
Sat 13:18 - ANSA Top News
Trump, 'let's clean up Hormuz for our allies, they didn't have the courage'
Sat 13:21 - ANSA Top News
Media, US Navy ships cross Hormuz for the first time
Sat 13:21 - ANSA Mondo
Media, US Navy ships cross Hormuz for the first time
Sat 13:55 - Middle East Eye
Trump says 'sea mines' in Strait of Hormuz are remaining Iranian threat
Sat 14:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Hormuz, Grimaldi's ship still stuck in the Strait
Sat 14:32 - Euronews
Is Iran unable to locate its mines in the Strait of Hormuz?
Sat 15:18 - Washington Examiner
Trump announces US is ‘starting the process of clearing out’ Strait of Hormuz
Sat 20:30 - Al-Monitor
US says warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance op
Sat 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
The analyst: "We have been damaged. With the toll for ships in Hormuz we will rebuild the country"
Sun 03:20 - Middle East Eye
Tasnim: No change in Hormuz until US agrees to ‘reasonable’ deal
Sun 10:51 - ANSA Main
Middle East, Iranian media: 'Without an agreement with the USA the situation in Hormuz will not change' -LIVEBLOG
Sun 13:32 - ANSA Top News
Trump, other countries involved in the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Sun 13:32 - ANSA Mondo
Trump, other countries involved in the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Sun 13:32 - ANSA Mondo
Trump, other countries involved in the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Mon 03:36 - ANSA Top News
Strait of Hormuz, 'maritime traffic blocked again'
Mon 03:36 - ANSA Mondo
Strait of Hormuz, 'maritime traffic blocked again'
Mon 08:17 - ANSA Mondo
Beijing, navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is not hindered
Mon 08:27 - ANSA Mondo
Tehran, 'US blockade of Hormuz is piracy, no port will be safe'
Mon 09:28 - La Repubblica (IT)
This is why the US blockade of Hormuz risks devastating the international energy market
Mon 10:47 - ANSA Top News
Von der Leyen, 'the closure of Hormuz is harmful, there must be freedom of navigation'
Mon 12:37 - National Review
The Hormuz Crisis
Tue 10:30 - National Review
Are There Really Alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz?
Wed 04:25 - La Repubblica (IT)
War in Iran, today's news. Trump: "The end of the conflict is very near." Chinese oil tanker Rich Starry returns to the Strait of Hormuz
Wed 06:00 - HLN (BE)
Belgium is joining the table for crucial crisis consultations on the Strait of Hormuz and Prime Minister De Wever will not be there for the sake of it
Wed 07:20 - Middle East Eye
South Korea secures 270 million barrels of oil from suppliers unaffected by Hormuz blockade
Wed 11:00 - Al-Monitor
Chinese suppliers, Mideast importers fret about war fallout on trade
Wed 12:48 - The Hill
Trump: China 'very happy' that US efforts will reopen Strait
Thu 14:26 - DW All
How the Hormuz Strait crisis is squeezing India's SMEs
Thu 14:26 - DW Top
How the Hormuz Strait crisis is squeezing India's SMEs
Thu 14:26 - DW World
How the Hormuz Strait crisis is squeezing India's SMEs
Thu 14:26 - DW World
Why India's SMEs are suffering from Hormuz Strait crisis
Sat 09:44 - NYT Europe
Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
Sat 18:14 - La Libre (BE)
Theo Francken: "We are ready to assume our responsibilities in the Strait of Hormuz if necessary"
Mon 23:46 - The Hill
Nancy Mace introduces resolution to expel Cory Mills from the House
Tue 21:43 - Fox News
Cory Mills says Mace expulsion push could drag House into dangerous new territory
Wed 10:00 - The Hill
Mills-Mace feud blows up into tit-for-tat expulsion threats
Thu 08:00 - Al-Monitor
Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report
Fri 10:00 - The Hill
Gunboat diplomacy ramps up in Hormuz Strait, endangering shaky ceasefire
Sat 10:00 - The Hill
Why Iran’s grip on the Hormuz Strait will be hard to break
Mon 04:21 - Handelsblatt Politik
Negotiations: Iran presents plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Tue 14:55 - Al Jazeera English
Qatar says using Hormuz Strait as political weapon is ‘unacceptable’
Wed 03:30 - Middle East Eye
GCC holds emergency talks on security, Hormuz reopening
Wed 06:02 - Al Jazeera English
Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?
Wed 16:01 - Al-Monitor
Hormuz shipping traffic remains at a trickle as US-Iran deadlock deepens
Thu 00:36 - Al-Monitor
US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, WSJ reports