Europe tests ‘third way’ on Hormuz without the US, Israel and Iran. Will it work?

Europe is orchestrating a diplomatic initiative bringing together over 30 nations to address maritime security challenges in the Strait of Hormuz. The Paris summit aims to develop an independent European strategy for protecting commercial shipping routes, sidestepping traditional geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. This multilateral approach seeks to establish practical solutions while maintaining balanced international relations and ensuring safe passage through one of the world's most critical waterways.