22-Nation Coalition Condemns Iranian Attacks, Demands Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Twenty-two nations including the UK, France, Japan, and Gulf states issued a joint statement condemning Iranian attacks and demanding the Strait of Hormuz be reopened to commercial shipping. Britain authorized US use of Diego Garcia and other UK bases for 'defensive operations' protecting Hormuz shipping. The coalition statement represents the broadest international alignment against Iran since the war began, though it stops short of committing partner forces to escort operations.