Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a video meeting with their European allies to discuss sending a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz. This force would help protect safe passage through the important waterway after a war in Iran ends.
Key Facts
- President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer organized a video conference on April 17, 2026.
- They invited European allies to join the discussions.
- The focus was on a multinational force for the Strait of Hormuz.
- The force aims to ensure safe and secure shipping through this key waterway.
- The plan depends on the end of the war in Iran.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for global trade and oil shipments.
- The discussion took place at the Elysée Palace in Paris.
