France’s President Macron says countries discussing the Hormuz mission could not accept any privatisation of the Hormuz Strait; London meeting next week will take place to discuss Hormuz

France's President Macron stating that countries discussing the Hormuz mission cannot accept any privatization of the Strait signals strong political resistance against external control in a strategically vital area. This meeting next week could lead to significant discussions around maritime security, influencing regional asset prices, particularly in oil, while highlighting the geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait.