French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement comes just hours before the U.S. military enforces a blockade of Iranian ports, a decision made by Donald Trump after failed negotiations with Tehran.
Published on April 13, 2026 at 14:57, this news article has a 1-minute reading time.
In efforts to resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, France and the UK plan to hold a Franco-British conference in the coming days. The purpose of this conference is to establish a peaceful multinational mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the strait. Macron clarified that this mission, strictly defensive and separate from the warring parties, will be deployed as soon as the situation allows.
Following discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, Macron refrained from commenting on the U.S. decision to implement a naval blockade in the Gulf waters, as announced by Trump after unsuccessful negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Macron’s message emphasized the need to spare no effort in swiftly reaching a solid and lasting resolution to the Middle East conflict through diplomacy, ultimately creating a robust framework for peace and security in the region.
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