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Macron Calls for Unrestricted Access to Strait of Hormuz

June 15, 2026
Strait of Hormuz maritime
Strait of Hormuz maritime

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without transit fees.

The statement underscores international concerns about maintaining free passage through one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, through which a significant portion of global oil shipments transit daily.

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