Macron, Meloni, Starmer and Merz welcome Hormuz Strait reopening

European leaders discuss a future security mission for the Strait of Hormuz, welcoming Iran's temporary reopening but demanding permanent access. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Macron, Meloni, Starmer and Merz welcome Hormuz Strait reopening

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French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a high-level video conference with key European allies on Friday to advance plans for a potential multinational naval force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on a final peace in Iran. The meeting, which included Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, was held hours after Tehran announced it would reopen the critical waterway to commercial shipping for the duration of the current ceasefire. President Macron publicly welcomed the move but immediately underscored that Europe's ultimate demand was for the strait's "unconditional" and permanent reopening. The strategic focus of the discussion marks a significant step in European defense coordination, moving from theoretical planning to concrete dialogue about a joint operational deployment. The proposed force is envisioned as a stabilizing mission to guarantee freedom of navigation once active hostilities cease, ensuring that a resumption of global energy shipments through the chokepoint is not left to chance. This initiative reflects a growing consensus among major European capitals that they must be prepared to act collectively to safeguard vital economic interests and regional stability, rather than relying solely on traditional security guarantors. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is arguably the world's most important maritime oil transit corridor. Prior to the conflict, nearly a third of all seaborne traded oil passed through it, making its security a direct concern for global energy markets and economic security. Its closure during the war triggered a spike in oil prices and forced a costly rerouting of tankers, underscoring the fragility of global supply chains. The European leaders' planning is a direct response to this vulnerability, aiming to prevent future market shocks and signal to global traders that key shipping lanes will be protected. President Macron's nuanced statement—welcoming the temporary reopening while insisting on an unconditional status—highlights the delicate diplomatic balancing act. European powers...

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