US-Iran War: Reports: France, Italy Dial Iran Seeking Safe Passage For Ships Through Hormuz | WION
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Published: Mar 14, 2026, 03:15 IST | Updated: Mar 14, 2026, 03:15 IST
France and Italy have reportedly opened diplomatic channels with Iran to discuss the safety of commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.
The talks aim to secure guarantees for European vessels navigating the strategic waterway, a critical global oil chokepoint disrupted by the ongoing Iran war.
Shipping traffic through the strait has slowed sharply since US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory threats and attacks, pushing oil prices higher and raising fears of a global energy crisis.
However, Italian officials have denied negotiating a special deal with Tehran, saying diplomatic contacts are focused on broader de-escalation rather than arrangements for specific ships.
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