US Hormuz coalition ‘not in competition’ with France-Britain mission, says French minister
The minister said the US-led coalition would complement the mission. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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US Hormuz coalition ‘not in competition’ with France-Britain mission, says French ministerSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said he briefed Gulf allies on the Britain-France initiative which was now at an "advanced" stage.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 01, 2026, 03:55 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 03:55 PMABU DHABI – France’s top diplomat on May 1 said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would complement and not compete with a similar mission spearheaded by France and Britain.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf allies on the Britain-France initiative which was now at an “advanced” stage.On April 30, a US official confirmed to AFP that…
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