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France leads a defensive mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks, aiming to restore vital oil and gas shipping.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a multinational, defensive mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route, following Iranian drone attacks on Cyprus and escalating Middle East tensions.
The effort, involving France and allied nations, aims to escort ships and restore oil and gas flows once the conflict’s peak subsides.
France has deployed its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, frigates, and air defenses to the region, with plans to contribute two frigates to EU naval operations in the Red Sea.
Macron stressed the mission is strictly defensive and focused on ensuring freedom of navigation, warning that leadership changes in Iran cannot result from military force alone.
The EU pledged to enhance maritime operations amid rising energy concerns, as oil prices surged and shipping nearly halted.
Francia lidera una misión defensiva para reabrir el Estrecho de Ormuz después de los ataques iraníes, garantizando la seguridad marítima y la libertad de navegación.