Amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, the critical Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world's oil transits, has seen escalating tensions and threats of blockade by Iran's IRGC, prompting oil prices to surge past $100 per barrel. Tehran has stated its military is deciding which nations' vessels are granted safe passage, allowing ships from Pakistan, India, and Turkey to pass, while China, France, and the UK are reportedly negotiating access. Despite a call from the US for an international naval coalition to secure the strait, key allies like Germany, Greece, and the United Kingdom have ruled out military involvement. Experts suggest that opposition to the initial conflict and logistical challenges make such a coalition unlikely to form quickly.