[France Seeks to Convene Multiple Countries to Discuss the Situation in the Strait of Hormuz] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on April 2, French Navy Chief of Staff Nicolas Vaujour stated on April 1 that France is working to convene multiple countries "at the political level" to discuss how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a "sustainable manner." Vaujour mentioned at the "War and Peace" forum held in Paris that day that, in addition to the political level, this initiative will also "monitor the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz at the military level." Alice Rufo, a ministerial representative of the French Ministry of Defense, stated at the forum that NATO's role is not suited for conducting military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. According to British sources on April 1, after NATO allies refused to assist in countering Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering" withdrawing the United States from NATO. (CCTV)