A. 15
B. 18
C. 22
D. 25
In order to protect marine navigation across the Strait of Hormuz, a coalition of 22 countries was established in March 2026. Along with important Western nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan, the UAE and Bahrain lead this strategic alliance. Approximately 20 million barrels of oil pass through one of the world’s most important energy corridors every day, and Iranian restrictions and attacks on commercial vessels were denounced in the official proclamation.
The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Lithuania, and Australia are among the coalition’s twenty-two members.
Key Points About the 22-Nation Hormuz Coalition:
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Formation Date: March 2026 (formal declaration on March 21, 2026)
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Coalition Size: 22 nations, led by the UAE and Bahrain
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Purpose: Secure maritime navigation and ensure safe passage for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
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Context: Response to Iranian restrictions and attacks on vessels amid the US-Israel-Iran war that began February 28, 2026