European coalition drafts postwar plan to free up the Strait of Hormuz, without the U.S.

European countries are drafting a post-conflict plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz with a broad international coalition, but notably without U.S. command. The move highlights continued geopolitical risk around a key global energy and shipping chokepoint. French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday the mission would be organized after the current conflict ends.

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European countries are drafting a post-conflict plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz with a broad international coalition, but notably without U.S. command. The move highlights continued geopolitical risk around a key global energy and shipping chokepoint. French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday the mission would be organized after the current conflict ends.