Macron, Starmer chair meeting to mull European post-war mission in Strait of Hormuz
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are leading a meeting with European and other allies to discuss sending a multinational force to secure the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran war ends. The mission would protect safe passage through this important waterway, which has been blocked during the conflict, affecting global trade and energy prices.Key Facts
- The meeting is chaired by Macron and Starmer, with leaders from Germany, Italy, and around 30 countries mainly joining by video.
- The multinational force would only be deployed after the war between Iran, the US, and Israel has ended.
- Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Israel started the war on February 28, raising global energy prices.
- The US has imposed its own blockade on Iranian ports despite a shaky ceasefire.
- European leaders worry the blockade will cause inflation, food shortages, and fuel problems.
- The mission aims to ensure freedom of navigation and support commercial shipping and mine clearance.
- Neither Iran, Israel, nor the US will participate in the talks; only non-belligerent countries are involved.
- Military officials will meet next week in the UK to plan a combined military effort once conditions allow.
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