After a humiliating setback at sea and mounting losses to Iranian forces, Donald Trump is now scrambling to assemble a new international naval coalition to try and retake control of the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, and Iran’s moves to restrict traffic there have sent shockwaves through global oil markets. In this video, we break down how U.S. claims of a “strong” blockade collided with reality on the water, forcing Washington to quietly court allies it had previously sidelined or insulted. From talk of a “Maritime Freedom” force to behind-the-scenes pressure on Europe, the Gulf and Asia, Trump’s team is now pushing for a multinational armada to keep oil flowing and challenge Iran’s grip over Hormuz. But will wary partners risk escalation with Tehran, or leave the U.S. to handle the fallout alone? And if the coalition fails, what does that mean for global trade, energy prices and the wider Iran–U.S. confrontation? Watch the full report for the stakes, the strategy and the potential flashpoints ahead.