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The Straits of Hormuz must be reopened, but not at any price, says France
French Finance Minister Roland Leskir rejects the prospect of paying a "toll"
The Straits of Hormuz as a crucial political and diplomatic crossing: How Tehran is building new relations in the Persian Gulf
Two days after the fragile ceasefire, Iran still maintains control over the Straits, giving priority to certain countries - Mines, the debate on transit fees and Trump's "ball" to Europe
Iran wants to impose $1 million tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz for as long as the negotiations last
The revelation was made by an anonymous regional official to the Associated Press – Iran may open the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday or Friday
France calls for China’s involvement in reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Beijing will likely need to become more involved in the talks and show its impatience over the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, said the Chief of the French Navy, Nicolas Vaujour
One month of war, four scenarios for the next day, the facts and the entry into a dangerous phase
The most likely development is a prolonged unstable situation. Neither side has achieved a decisive military victory. Tehran’s goal is to maintain uncertainty. Disagreements between the US and Israel regarding objectives and strategy. Netanyahu is determined to take it to the end. Internal pressures exist in both camps
Why the Houthis entered the war now: A message to the US not to proceed in the Red Sea and Hormuz
Houthis and Iran are creating a “ring of fire” stretching for thousands of kilometers in the Gulf – Concerns also over Saudi Arabia’s key East-West pipeline, through which up to 7 million barrels per day now pass
Britain, France, Germany, Italy, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands & Japan declare their readiness to contribute to safe passage through the Straits of Hormuz
In a joint statement, they condemn Iran's attacks and express their concern about the escalating tensions in the Middle East
Strait of Hormuz: The maritime chokepoint driving up freight rates, insurance costs, and energy prices
Just 21 miles wide, it is the world’s most important energy chokepoint — In peacetime, 114 to 138 ships pass through daily, carrying 21 million barrels of oil — U.S. and French plans to escort commercial vessels
