Europe discusses plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz after war without US help, says newspaper

Why did Trump decide to block the Strait of Hormuz after defending its opening for so long? Europe is discussing a plan to reopen navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal revealed this Tuesday (14). The proposal would be put into practice after the end of the war in Iran and would not involve the United States. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp The Strait of Hormuz is a maritime route between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, through which much of the world’s oil passes, as well as fertilizers. Iran exerts strong control over the region and blocked the passage of ships after the start of the war, putting pressure on the global economy. According to the WSJ, the plans of European countries include the formation of a coalition to send ships specialized in removing sea mines, in addition to other military vessels, to guarantee the safety of the crossing after a ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the existence of the plan and said that it does not include countries directly involved in the conflict. According to Macron, the idea is to create an international mission of a defensive nature. Diplomats interviewed by the Wall Street Journal stated that the European ships would not be under US command. The operation would only take place after guarantees that there would be no new attacks and would be coordinated with countries in the region, such as Iran and Oman. There are still differences in the plan. French diplomats believe that excluding the US would make the mission more acceptable to Iran. The British fear that the measure will anger President Donald Trump and limit the scope of the operation, according to the newspaper. Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with dozens of countries on Friday (17) to discuss the topic. The US should not participate. China and India were also invited, but have not yet responded. READ ALSO US says no ships passed through the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz; Chinese ships return 4 more people are sentenced to death in Iran for demonstrations against the government Spain approves mass regularization of undocumented immigrants; see rules Double blockade Vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Musandam province, Oman, April 12, 2026. Reuters One of the main consequences of the war was the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump even pushed for the reopening of the route, trying to alleviate pressure on the global economy. Now, however, it is the American president himself who is acting to block the flow in the region. The strait has never been completely closed. Iran allows the passage of some oil tankers from strategic partners, upon payment of a “toll” that can reach US$2 million per ship. Furthermore, Iranian vessels continued to circulate, keeping one of the country’s main sources of revenue active. According to data and analysis company Kpler, Iran exported, on average, 1.85 million barrels of oil per day. On Monday (13), Trump announced that he would obstruct the route. By blocking the route for certain vessels, Trump is trying to cut off an important source of revenue for the Iranian government, directly putting pressure on the country’s economy. In an interview with Fox News, the president stated that he will not let “Iran profit by selling oil to those they like and not to those they don’t like”, saying that the objective is to impose an “all or nothing” logic on passage through the strait. Analysts assess that the declarations and the naval blockade seek to force Iran to accept a peace agreement on the terms defended by the United States — something that has not progressed in recent negotiations. Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Editoria de Arte/g1 VIDEOS: most watched on g1

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