France and UK Convene 40-Nation Hormuz Security Talks

France and the United Kingdom are co-hosting a major multinational meeting to convert diplomatic initiatives over the Strait of Hormuz into an operational security framework, according to RFI. The talks bring together 40 nations as Western powers seek to stabilize one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoints.

The meeting occurs amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and reported deadlocks in bilateral negotiations. According to some reports, the strait remains functionally closed, disrupting global energy flows. The multilateral approach signals Europe's determination to maintain freedom of navigation and reduce dependence on individual power negotiations.