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Why did every country in the world say no to Trump's Hormuz coalition?

By India Today World · 2026-03-16
Why did every country in the world say no to Trump's Hormuz coalition?
Trump’s push for a multinational “Hormuz coalition” to clean up the strategic strait was flat‑out rejected by every country, with Europe branding it blackmail, Middle Eastern states viewing it as a geopolitical power play, and shipping firms warning of costly escalation. The universal “no” highlights the limits of U.S. unilateral pressure and the delicate balance of power over a vital energy corridor.

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