London Researchers Propose Gulf Coalition to Jointly Control Strait of Hormuz Using Defunct European Pact

A London‑based research group has put forward a new proposal for the Strait of Hormuz dispute. The proposal draws on a now‑defunct European pact on coal and steel. It recommends forming a coalition of Gulf states to share control of the

A London‑based research group has put forward a new proposal for the Strait of Hormuz dispute. The proposal draws on a now‑defunct European pact on coal and steel. It recommends forming a coalition of Gulf states to share control of the

strategic waterway. The suggested coalition would mirror the collaborative framework of the old European agreement. By sharing control, the group argues the Gulf states could reduce tensions over navigation rights. The researchers see the

pact as a model for joint management of critical resources. The idea targets the long‑standing rivalry among regional powers over the strait. If adopted, the coalition could reshape security dynamics in the Persian Gulf. The proposal has

yet to be endorsed by any government. Observers will watch for reactions from the involved states and international stakeholders.