The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz into the crosshairs of yet another geopolitical conflict.

Iran has scared off most ships from the Strait of Hormuz, leaving some ships to pass through, while most continued to wait outside the strait.

Europe’s biggest naval powers don’t see a way of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping before the Iran war subsides.

Nine ships have transited under a secret agreement, according to a report.

The United Kingdom, France, Germany and others have signaled their commitment to join U.S.-led efforts in securing the Strait of Hormuz following pressure from the Trump administration.

US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

A proposal to collect tolls and taxes from ships using the Strait of Hormuz was brought before the Iranian parliament, a representative in the legislature told Iran’s state broadcaster, adding that countries wanting to use the vital waterway as “a secure route for their shipping,

The move comes after President Trump sharply criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting his initial military strikes on Iran.

President Donald Trump has said other countries should send ships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. NATO and others seem hesitant about the Iran war.

Entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary predicted multinational control of the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran conflict ends, comparing it to the Panama Canal policing model on "The Claman Countdown."