Macron says France will not help secure Hormuz Strait while fighting continues

French President Emmanuel Macron said France would not participate in any military mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz while hostilities in the region continue. He stated any such mission would require coordination with Iran and called for a restoration of safe navigation through the vital waterway.

Macron made the comments during a visit to Cyprus, where he expressed European support for the island nation. He also urged Iran to cease its regional attacks and called for a 'return to reason' as the conflict escalated.