Macron: France ready for Strait of Hormuz deployment
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France is prepared to participate in a multinational defensive operation to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at enhancing shipping security and ensuring regional stability. This statement came after his agreement with the U.S. President to ease energy market tensions by safeguarding infrastructure and rerouting oil shipments through alternative routes outside the Strait of Hormuz, which is a vital passage for approximately 20% of global oil supplies. The remarks also emphasized the importance of international cooperation to curb escalation and support stability in the Gulf region, amid ongoing threats and risks to the global oil flow.
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