Washington: US President Donald Trump's administration is poised to announce the formation of a multinational coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz along Iran's coast. This announcement could come as early as this week, as reported by The Wall Street Journal on Sunday.

According to Anadolu Agency, discussions are still ongoing among US officials regarding the timing of the escort operations. A decision is yet to be made on whether these operations would commence before or after the cessation of hostilities in the region.

The White House has refrained from commenting on the potential announcement, which remains subject to change based on the evolving situation on the battlefield. Publicly, many countries have yet to commit to joining the coalition due to the inherent risks, preferring to wait until the current conflict subsides.