G7 will ensure US-Iran deal implemented, Hormuz reopened, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the G7 nations will do everything in their power to ensure the newly announced US-Iran agreement is implemented and that the Strait of Hormuz is reopened peacefully. Speaking on TF1 as world leaders arrived in Evian, France, for the three-day G7 summit, Macron stated: “We will do everything, first of all, to ensure that this agreement becomes a reality and therefore that Hormuz can be reopened peacefully and that traffic can resume.” He renewed his call for full implementation of the deal, which follows months of conflict in the region.

Naval mission details

Macron confirmed that France and Britain have built a mission, with several nations already on the ground, including the Netherlands, Italy, and the UK. “We are ready to act very quickly: to send aircraft, to send a frigate, to send mine clearance teams,” he said. France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle can be deployed within two to three days. He said Oman has already agreed to escorts. “If the coming days show that this is working, we will therefore deploy together with the British. We will lead this mission,” Macron added, expressing pride that French armed forces will take part in stabilization efforts.

Opposition to tolls

Macron opposed any potential toll in the Strait of Hormuz, warning it would create a dangerous precedent for other straits worldwide and drive up global prices. “This is something we will also discuss. It is not in line with international law. We defend international law, and we will do everything to ensure that there is no toll,” he said. He also noted that G7 partners will work to reduce their dependence on the strait by finding alternative routes. The G7 summit takes place as the US and Iran have agreed to a framework deal opening a 60-day negotiation window.