Macron invites Saudi crown prince and Qatari emir to G7 for talks on Middle East crisis (politico.eu)

• Macron invites Saudi crown prince and Qatari emir to G7 summit
• Al Thani confirmed; Saudi prince attendance uncertain
• Focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz after conflict
• France and UK push for maritime protection mission

"French President Macron has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to next week's G7 summit to discuss the Middle East crisis. Al Thani accepted; Mohammed's attendance is unclear. The summit will focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by conflict. France and UK are pushing for a maritime mission. Trump said a deal to end the war is within reach."