On April 29th, local time, according to American sources, just a few weeks after U.S. President Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open and available for navigation at any time", the shipping traffic in this strait has come to a halt. Faced with this situation, the U.S. government is currently calling on other countries to join a new international alliance aimed at ensuring that ships can resume navigation in this waterway.

This initiative, named "Maritime Freedom Architecture", is detailed in an internal telegram sent by the U.S. State Department to its embassies and consulates abroad on April 28th. The telegram urges American diplomats to pressure governments of various countries to join the alliance. According to this telegram, this alliance led by the United States will be responsible for sharing intelligence, coordinating diplomatic actions and implementing sanction measures. The move by the Trump administration to seek support indicates that the United States hopes other countries can also participate in the management of current and future affairs in the Strait of Hormuz.

The telegram says: "Your participation will enhance our collective ability to restore freedom of navigation and maintain the global economy." The telegram also points out: "Taking collective action is crucial. Only in this way can we show our firm determination of unity and make Iran pay a heavy price for its behavior of obstructing the navigation in the strait." (CCTV News)