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news Al Jazeera 2026-04-17

Europe Holds Summit on Hormuz Maritime Security Without US

France, the UK, and allied nations held a summit discussing the establishment of a post-war maritime force in the Strait of Hormuz. The talks focused on bolstering European security efforts, excluding the participation of the United States.


US not part of France- and UK-led talks on a post-war Hormuz maritime force, but Europe's role remains limited.

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