Paris Leads Mission to Secure Strait of Hormuz

Speaking from Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a France-led coalition of approximately 15 nations is mobilizing to restore maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz following the recent US-Iran ceasefire. During a defense cabinet meeting, Macron outlined plans for a purely defensive mission, coordinated directly with Iran, to protect the vital waterway that handles a fifth of global oil supplies. While welcoming the diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran, the French leader also highlighted the critical, ongoing crisis in the broader Middle East. Consequently, Macron strongly urged international partners to expand the current ceasefire agreement to fully encompass Lebanon and ensure wider regional stability.