Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

Over 40 countries have launched a multinational coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to mobilise diplomatic and economic tools to enable a 'safe and sustained opening'. The move should reduce the risk of prolonged disruption to oil shipments and regional trade, likely easing risk premia in energy and shipping sectors and lowering war-risk insurance pressure. Monitor crude differentials, tanker insurance premiums and regional shipping volumes for early market signals.

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Over 40 countries have launched a multinational coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to mobilise diplomatic and economic tools to enable a 'safe and sustained opening'. The move should reduce the risk of prolonged disruption to oil shipments and regional trade, likely easing risk premia in energy and shipping sectors and lowering war-risk insurance pressure. Monitor crude differentials, tanker insurance premiums and regional shipping volumes for early market signals.