France mobilizes international coalition for Strait of Hormuz security. The French military chief engaged 35 countries in discussions about establishing a defensive mission to ensure shipping safety through the critical waterway once regional hostilities cease. The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies, making its security vital for worldwide energy markets and economic stability. Current tensions have already disrupted shipping flows significantly. France emphasizes this initiative remains strictly defensive and independent of ongoing military operations. Naval leaders from Britain, Germany, Italy, India, and Japan participated in separate coordination talks focused on maritime security and freedom of navigation.
