President Emmanuel Macron has stated that France will not participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz until the current hostilities have calmed down. This decision comes after US President Donald Trump called for help in escorting vessels through the strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global seaborne oil, with around 20 percent of the world's oil passing through it. Iran has effectively shut the strait in response to the war launched by the United States and Israel on February 28.
Macron emphasized that France is not a party to the conflict and will not take part in operations to open or liberate the Strait of Hormuz in the current context. However, he stated that once the situation has calmed down, France is ready to take responsibility for the escort system, along with other nations.
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO over Iran, saying the United States needs no help. Other countries, including the UK, Japan, Australia, Poland, Spain, Greece, and Sweden, have also distanced themselves from military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz.
