French Foreign Minister Says US Gulf Coalition Does Not Compete with French Initiative
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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated during a visit to Abu Dhabi that the US-led coalition for the Strait of Hormuz does not compete with France's diplomatic initiative in the region. Speaking as part of a regional tour, Barrot said he had informed Gulf allies about a British-French initiative that he described as being in an advanced stage. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which about one-fifth of global oil passes, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, making it strategically vital for international energy security and maritime trade.