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Europe Mulls Post-War Coalition To Secure Strait of Hormuz
Europe Mulls Post-War Coalition To Secure Strait of Hormuz, US Role May Be Excluded
European countries are working on a proposal to establish a broad international coalition to ensure safe commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the end of hostilities, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
The initiative is expected to include mine-clearing operations and naval escorts to restore confidence among global shipping companies navigating one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.
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French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that the proposed mission would be a defensive effort involving countries not directly engaged in the conflict.
The report noted that the initiative may exclude the United States, along with other countries considered “belligerent" parties.
Macron said the plan is for an international defensive mission that doesn’t include the “belligerent" parties, referring to the US, Israel and Iran.
European diplomats familiar with the discussions told the publication that participating vessels would not operate under American command.
The mission is expected to take shape only after active fighting has ended, reflecting Europe’s cautious approach to involvement in the conflict.
MISSION TO BE DEPLOYED ONLY AFTER HOSTILITIES END
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot was quoted as saying that the proposed coalition would be activated only once conditions stabilise in the region.
“The mission we are referring to could only be deployed once calm has been restored, and hostilities have ceased," Barrot said, adding that coordination with countries bordering the strait, including Iran and Oman, would be required.
This suggests that Tehran’s approval may be necessary before any deployment takes place.
According to the report, European policymakers aim to create conditions that would allow commercial traffic to safely resume through the waterway after the conflict.
Officials believe that reassurance from an international security presence could help reduce risk perceptions among insurers and shipping companies.
GERMANY MAY JOIN DESPITE HISTORICAL CAUTION ON MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS
Germany is expected to be part of the proposed coalition despite traditionally exercising caution regarding overseas military missions.
A senior German official indicated Berlin could clarify its participation as early as Thursday.
The report noted that Germany’s involvement could significantly strengthen the coalition’s operational capacity, as the country has considerable financial resources and specialised naval assets relevant to mine-clearing operations.
Germany has faced political and legal hurdles related to foreign deployments since World War II.
However, its participation could increase the scale of the mission, which may include minehunting vessels and surveillance capabilities.
EUROPEAN MEETING TO DISCUSS HORMUZ SECURITY FRAMEWORK
Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to host an online meeting on Friday involving several dozen countries to discuss strategies for policing the Strait of Hormuz once hostilities end.
Starmer is expected to attend the Paris meeting in person, while most other countries will participate via videoconference.
French and British officials said the United States will not attend the discussions.
Differences remain among European governments regarding whether excluding the United States could affect the mission’s effectiveness.
According to the report, French officials believe American involvement could complicate relations with Tehran, while British policymakers are said to be concerned that sidelining Washington could limit the scope of the operation.
THREE-STEP PLAN TO RESTORE SHIPPING CONFIDENCE
According to the report, the proposed mission would pursue three primary objectives.
The first would involve putting logistical arrangements in place to allow ships currently stuck in the strait to depart safely.
The second would focus on large-scale demining operations to remove naval mines laid during the early stages of the conflict.
The final phase would involve naval escorts and surveillance missions, including frigates and destroyers, to reassure commercial shipping operators that transit through the waterway is secure.
Analysts cited in the report said some form of escort or convoy system may be necessary even after a cease-fire agreement.
Mujtaba Rahman, head of Europe at Eurasia Group, said, “There will need to be at some point an escort system or some convoy to protect ships," adding that insurers and shipping firms would likely require such protection.
MODEL BASED ON PREVIOUS EUROPEAN NAVAL COOPERATION
The report said the coalition would likely be modelled on the European Union Naval Force’s Operation Aspides, which involved multiple EU countries working together in 2024 to provide naval escorts for commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
That mission was described as defensive in nature and operated separately from a larger US-led initiative.
Germany would require parliamentary approval before committing forces to the Hormuz mission, and a formal international mandate may be necessary.
Options under consideration include authorisation through the United Nations Security Council or expanding the scope of an existing EU naval framework.
Despite unresolved questions about scale and participation, European officials believe a coordinated maritime presence will be critical to restoring commercial confidence and ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz once the conflict ends.
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Source: News18
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