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France minister: Hormuz must reopen, but not at any price

Roland Lescure said the strategic Strait of Hormuz should reopen "but not at any price," and that G7 leaders are prepared to cushion the conflict's economic effects.

Published Apr 16, 2026, 5:56 PM EDT | WFMZZ

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told reporters Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz needs to reopen "but not at any price." He added that G7 leaders stand ready to mitigate the war's economic fallout.