• French President Macron said France never considered deploying naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz, but rather a security mission in coordination with Iran.
  • Macron opposes any blockade and refuses to pay any fees for freedom of navigation.
  • He responded to an Iranian threat after Paris and London announced sending warships to the region.
  • France set up an ad hoc mission led by the British, gathering 50 countries to guarantee maritime traffic.
  • Macron noted that the entire African continent is suffering from the Hormuz blockade.

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