Macron and Starmer Lead Talks on Strait of Hormuz Security Amid Global Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to co-chair a conference in Paris aimed at establishing a defensive mission in the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative seeks to ensure the safe passage of oil tankers and container ships through the strait, a critical maritime route. The conference will involve non-belligerent nations and will be conducted with some participants joining via videoconference. The mission is described as purely defensive, focusing on restoring freedom of navigation in the region. This development comes amid heightened tensions, including a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and Iran's threats of retaliation, which have raised concerns about global economic stability. 
