They will discuss sending a multinational force to ensure security and free-flowing trade there. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

They will discuss sending a multinational force to ensure security and free-flowing trade there. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday hosted a video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran is over. Macron welcomed Iran's announcement that the waterway would be reopened to commercial shipping for the rest of the ceasefire, but called for the strait's "unconditional" reopening.

Macron and Starmer lead an international summit to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday hosted a video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran is over. Macron welcomed Iran's announcement that the waterway would be reopened to commercial shipping for the rest of the ceasefire, but called for the strait's "unconditional" reopening.

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday chair a meeting of allies to consider sending a multinational force to ensure security and free-flowing trade in the Strait of Hormuz once the current conflict between Iran and the US and Israel ends. France24 International Affairs editor Rochelle Ferguson shares further insights.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday hosted a video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran is over. Macron welcomed Iran's announcement that the waterway would be reopened to commercial shipping for the rest of the ceasefire, but called for the strait's "unconditional" reopening. France24 International Affairs Editor Rochelle Ferguson shares further insights.

The leaders of France and the U.K. gathered dozens of countries — but not the United States — on Friday to push forward plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route choked off by the U.S.-I

The leaders of France and the U.K. are holding an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route affected by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Friday host a  video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran is over. The force would help ensure safe and secure passage through the crucial waterway. France24 journalist Carys Garland reports the latest from the Elysée Palace. 

PARIS: More than a dozen countries said on Friday (Apr 17) they were willing to join an international mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when conditions permit, Britain said, just as US President Donald Trump said he

France and Britain chaired a video conference on ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Britain and France push a European-led naval mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, separate from U.S. military operations in the region.

Britain and France push a European-led naval mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, separate from U.S. military operations in the region.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten said preparations for a mission in the Strait of Hormuz need to be stepped up so participating countries can act quickly once a lasting ceasefire is secured. Speaking at his weekly press conference on Friday, he added that he had earlier joined a videoconference with almost 50 countries involved in the international coalition. The Strait of Hormuz had earlier been closed by Iran, but Tehran announced on Friday that it has

Some 50 countries from Europe, Asia and the Middle East joined a video conference that followed on initial military planning and aimed to send a signal to Washington.