Macron urges permanent reopening of Hormuz Strait

European leaders discuss post-conflict security force for Strait of Hormuz, as Macron demands permanent reopening of critical oil chokepoint. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Macron urges permanent reopening of Hormuz Strait

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French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a video summit of European allies on Friday to explore the potential deployment of a multinational naval force to the Strait of Hormuz, contingent upon the conclusion of the ongoing war in Iran. The high-level discussion focused on securing the world's most critical oil transit corridor in a post-conflict environment. President Macron, while welcoming Iran's recent announcement of a temporary reopening of the strait for commercial shipping during the current ceasefire, forcefully argued for a permanent and "unconditional" reopening of the waterway, signaling deep European concerns over its long-term status. The strategic waterway, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is arguably the globe's most important maritime chokepoint for oil. Historically, approximately one-fifth of the world's daily oil consumption, and nearly a third of all seaborne traded oil, transits through the strait. Its closure or instability has immediate and severe repercussions for global energy prices, supply chains, and economic security. The war in Iran has placed this vital artery under unprecedented threat, with previous incidents of mining, seizures, and attacks on tankers highlighting its vulnerability to regional conflict and political coercion. Macron's push for an "unconditional" reopening underscores a fundamental European objective: to decouple freedom of navigation in international waters from the political and military fortunes of any single regional actor. The temporary reopening tied to the ceasefire is viewed in European capitals as an insufficient guarantee for global commerce. The proposed multinational force, likely modeled on past maritime security coalitions, would aim to provide a persistent, neutral security presence to deter future blockades, ensure safe passage, and uphold international maritime law, irrespective of the final political settlement within Iran. The joint leadership of France and the United Kingdom in this initiative marks a significant moment in European foreign policy coordination. It demonstrates a shared recognition of the need for Europe to...

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