[French President Macron: Strait of Hormuz has become a 'battlefield'] Golden Finance reports that French President Macron stated at the Élysée Palace on the 11th local time that the Strait of Hormuz has now become a 'battlefield.' The G7 held a meeting that day to discuss mechanisms for ensuring freedom of navigation and maritime security. Macron noted that disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have already impacted approximately one-third of global fertilizer trade, and therefore all parties need to closely monitor the situation's effects on agricultural production. (CCTV News)