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France and Italy open talks with Iran on securing safe Hormuz passage, FT reports

By Thomson Reuters Mar 13, 2026 | 7:54 AM

March 13 (Reuters) – France and Italy ​have ‌opened talks with Iran seeking ‌to ​negotiate ⁠a deal ⁠to guarantee safe passage for ​their ships ⁠through ⁠the Strait ​of Hormuz, ​the Financial Times ‌reported on Friday, citing ⁠people briefed on the efforts.

Reuters ⁠could ‌not ⁠immediately verify ​the ‌report.

(Reporting ​by Chandni ⁠Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby ​Chopra)