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Europe looks to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz

A coalition of nonbelligerent states led by France and the UK has said it is ready to lead an international mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. But that won't be deployed before the Iran war is over. Grouped from 6 articles across 4 sources.

6 reports4 sourcesApr 18, 2026, 12:49 PM
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DWApr 18, 2026, 12:49 PM

Europe looks to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz

A coalition of nonbelligerent states led by France and the UK has said it is ready to lead an international mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. But that won't be deployed before the Iran war is over.

DWApr 17, 2026, 8:25 PM

As Strait of Hormuz reopens, Europe looks to secure shipping

A coalition of nonbelligerent states led by France and the UK has said it is ready to lead an international mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. But that won't be deployed before the Iran war is over.

The Globe and MailApr 17, 2026, 1:15 PM

France, England hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. not part of planning for the initiative, which France’s Macron said was ‘strictly defensive’ in nature

EuronewsApr 17, 2026, 7:24 AM

Europe-led coalition prepares mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

A group of more than 40 countries is meeting in Paris to finalise early plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The France and UK-led coalition insists the operation will only kick in when the war is over. Countries say they are ready to send warships, personnel and demining support.

EuronewsApr 17, 2026, 5:54 AM

Europe Today: Ribera, De Croo speak to Euronews as France, UK lead meeting on reopening Hormuz

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Financial TimesApr 17, 2026, 4:00 AM

Macron and Starmer to hold summit on plan to secure Strait of Hormuz

French and UK leaders are expected to brief Donald Trump after meeting on Friday

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