France warns of Hormuz dependence

The French Foreign Ministry has issued a statement highlighting the critical importance of the Strait of Hormuz to both the French and global economies. The comment comes amid a prolonged U.S. maritime blockade of Iran and repeated Iranian military actions in the strategic waterway. The statement underscores the severe economic risks posed by any major disruption to shipping through the chokepoint, which handles about a fifth of the world's oil supply. It reflects growing international concern over the stability of the region's maritime routes.