France, UK to host talks on potential multinational mission to Hormuz

Paris and London lead a push for a defensive maritime coalition to protect the critical Strait of Hormuz from rising regional tensions. | Contesto: cronaca

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France and the United Kingdom will co-host a high-level video conference on Friday for nations prepared to contribute to a multinational, defensive mission aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, the French presidency announced. The initiative seeks to assemble a coalition dedicated to ensuring freedom of navigation and de-escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, through which roughly one-fifth of the globe's oil supply passes. The proposed mission, described by French officials as "purely defensive," represents a significant European-led effort to address a persistent security crisis. The strait, a narrow passage between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, has been the flashpoint for a series of incidents over the past year, including tanker seizures and attacks that have threatened global energy supplies and regional stability. This conference marks a concrete step toward operationalizing a coordinated international naval presence, distinct from unilateral American actions in the region. Background discussions between Paris, London, and other European capitals have been underway for weeks, reflecting growing concern over the inability of existing frameworks to prevent escalatory cycles. The initiative gains urgency following the collapse of the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran and subsequent U.S. sanctions, which have heightened antagonisms. Iran has repeatedly threatened to disrupt shipping in the strait if its oil exports are halted, making the security of the waterway a direct proxy for broader geopolitical confrontations. The success of the planned mission hinges on the participation of a broad coalition beyond the core European powers. Friday's virtual meeting is expected to include several Asian nations whose economies are heavily dependent on hydrocarbons transiting the strait. The defensive mandate is a carefully calibrated diplomatic signal, intended to reassure regional actors that the coalition's goal is protection, not provocation. However, it implicitly challenges Iran's pattern of harassment while attempting to avoid the appearance of joining a U.S.-led maximum pressure campaign. Analysts note that the...

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