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UK & France ‘plan military operation to open Strait of Hormuz’ after Iran war ends as split with Trump becomes clearer
The Sun —
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European coalition drafts postwar plan to free up the Strait of Hormuz without the U.S.
Seeking Alpha —
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Europe Drafts Postwar Plan to Free Up Hormuz Without U.S.
Wall Street Journal —
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Europe Works on Postwar Hormuz Shipping Plan—Sans U.S.
Wall Street Journal —
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Europe excludes US from plan to reopen Hormuz
Middle East Eye —
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Europe Is Looking for Its Own Hormuz Fix
Foreign Policy —
Unity Plan for Reopening Hormuz
The proposal represents a significant diplomatic split with the Trump administration, which has been criticized for its aggressive naval blockade.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the mission would involve non-belligerent parties to ensure the safety of global trade routes.
The plan focuses on clearing sea mines and providing security escorts for tankers carrying oil and natural gas.
European leaders argue that a neutral international presence is essential to prevent a permanent disruption of the world's most vital energy chokepoint.
Emmanuel Macron
President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
United Kingdom
Island country in north-west Europe
Island country in north-west Europe
France
Country in Western Europe and other continents (through its overseas territories in America, Africa and Oceania)
Country in Western Europe and other continents (through its overseas territories in America, Africa and Oceania)
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)