Macron urges permanent reopening of Hormuz Strait
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a video meeting with European allies to discuss sending a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz after the war in Iran ends. Macron welcomed Iran's plan to reopen the waterway to commercial ships during the ceasefire but called for the strait to be open without any conditions permanently.Key Facts
- Macron and Starmer organized a video conference with European leaders on April 17, 2026.
- The meeting focused on securing the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran war.
- Iran announced it would allow commercial shipping through the strait during the ceasefire.
- Macron asked for the strait to be reopened unconditionally and permanently.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
- The multinational force discussion aims to keep the strait safe for all ships.
- Other European leaders including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Germany’s Friedrich Merz are involved in talks.
- Securing the Strait of Hormuz is important for global trade and energy supplies.
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