Trump Sidelined as Macron, Starmer Rally 50 Nations on Hormuz
France and the UK are stepping in to secure the Strait of Hormuz but without the United States.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are pushing a European-led plan to keep the critical oil route open after Iran and the U.S. announced a temporary reopening, according to AP News. But both leaders warned the move isn’t enough and may not last.
The pair gathered roughly 50 countries in Paris to coordinate a multinational maritime mission focused on mine-clearing and protecting commercial shipping. Notably, the U.S. is not part of the initiative, signaling a split in strategy as President Donald Trump continues a separate naval blockade targeting Iranian ports.
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According to Reuters, global markets reacted immediately, with oil prices dropping over 10% on hopes supply will stabilize but shipping groups remain cautious due to lingering threats like sea mines and fragile ceasefire terms.
Macron and Starmer say the goal is a permanent reopening. Whether Iran—and the broader conflict—allows that remains unclear.
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