The United Arab Emirates is pressing for the creation of a multinational 'Hormuz Security Force' to defend the Strait of Hormuz and escort shipping through the vital oil transit waterway, with dozens of countries being asked to participate. According to reports cited in the source, no major military powers beyond Israel have yet committed warships or assets despite pressure from the Trump administration, while several U.S. allies including France have stated they have no immediate plans to send ships until after the current war ends. Separately, Turkey is conducting intensive diplomatic efforts, including visits by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, to urge Gulf Arab countries to exercise restraint and avoid joining the US-Israeli actions against Iran. Source: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/uae-pushes-hormuz-security-force-while-turkey-argues-against-gulf-states-joining-iran