French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Sunday that his nation had “never” intended to deploy a naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz, but instead aimed for a “coordinated” security initiative with Iran.
During a news conference in Nairobi, he reiterated this stance following Iran’s warning of a “decisive and immediate response” to any deployment of French or British forces in the vital waterway.
Macron’s previous statements have emphasized a “purely defensive” mission aimed at coordinating efforts and de-escalating tensions with Iran, rather than engaging in direct military actions amid the conflict.
