French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Paris and its allies are preparing a 'defensive' mission aimed at restoring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Paris and its allies are preparing a 'defensive' mission aimed at restoring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

@meduzalive 09 Mar 2026, 17:12

France, along with its partners, is preparing a defensive mission to gradually open the Strait of Hormuz and escort vessels after the most acute phase of the conflict in the Middle East, including the deployment of eight frigates, two helicopter carriers, and an aircraft carrier.

@varlamov_news 09 Mar 2026, 15:11