Macron: France to secure Hormuz only after bombing stops, separate from conflict

• French President Emmanuel Macron stated France is ready to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
• This assistance would only occur as part of a mission separate from the current Middle East war.
• Macron emphasized France is not a party to the conflict and will not participate in operations to reopen or liberate the Strait of Hormuz.
• His comments were in response to US President Donald Trump’s call for European nations to send warships to the Persian Gulf.
• Any mission would require discussions and de-escalation with Iran and must be entirely separate from ongoing military operations.