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UK looks to build naval coalition to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz

US and Saudi forces said they struck an Iraqi militant alliance on July 29, as the Middle East war expands beyond its main focus in Iran to involve the Islamic republic's proxies. The strikes follow a short lull in direct US attacks on targets in Iran, with Tehran's allies in Yemen and beyond becoming increasingly drawn in. This comes as the UK is looking to build a naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more.

29 Jul 2026, 10:41 UTCSource: France24Original source

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