French Navy Chief says number of Chinese vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz is not enough to restore normal traffic flows
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- China will probably need to engage more directly in the debate and show its impatience with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
- France is trying to bring several countries together at the political level to determine the conditions under which the strait of Hormuz can be reopened in a lasting way
- No evidence at this stage that the Strait of Hormuz has been mined.
- military will eventually be needed to monitor the Hormuz Strait reopening.
As France seeks to rally international consensus on reopening the strait, the suggestion of necessary military involvement indicates potential for increased tensions. This situation could lead to volatility in oil markets and related assets if not resolved, especially given its critical role in energy transport.
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