The United States is asking other countries to join a new international coalition that would enable ships to navigate the Strait of Hormuz after traffic through the waterway stalled, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.The proposed coalition, dubbed the “Maritime Freedom Construct”, would share information, coordinate diplomatically and help enforce sanctions, the Journal said, citing an internal State Department cable.Iran has pledged to continue disrupting traffic through the strait as long as it is threatened, which may mean more Middle East oil supply disruptions from the conflict, which has killed thousands and caused global economic upheaval.Tehran warned on Wednesday of “unprecedented military action” against continued US blockading of Iran-linked vessels. Trump has said Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, while Tehran says its nuclear ambitions are peaceful.”They don’t know how to sign a non-nuclear deal. They’d better get smart soon!” Trump said in the social media post, without explaining what such a deal would entail. (Agencies)Iran wants formal end to conflict firstApril 30, 2026 8:21 amIran’s latest offer for resolving the war, suspended since April 8 under a ceasefire agreement, would set aside discussion of its nuclear program until the conflict is formally ended and shipping issues resolved. That did not meet Trump’s demand to address the nuclear issue at the outset. The Pakistani source said the US had shared “observations” on the Iranian proposal and it was now up to Iran to respond. “Iranians asked for time till the end of the week,” the source told Reuters.