France, Germany Clash Over US Role in Hormuz Plan
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- France opposes a direct US role, favoring an EU‑led security effort (Politico).
- Germany backs US involvement, seeing American naval power as essential for deterrence (Politico).
- Macron and Starmer host an international summit to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and planning a post‑conflict mission (AP News).
- Reuters notes Europe is trying to temper Trump’s criticism while advancing the Hormuz initiative (Reuters).
Why it matters: The split could delay an EU‑US security mission, leaving the Strait of Hormuz exposed to further instability.
