Macron says France 'never considered' Hormuz deployment, backs Iran coordination

Macron says France 'never considered' Hormuz deployment, backs Iran coordination French President Emmanuel Macron has said Paris has “never considered” deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, instead supporting a maritime security effort “coordinated with Iran”, according to AFP. Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi, Macron reaffirmed that position amid rising tensions in the strategic waterway. His remarks came after an Iranian official warned of a “decisive and immediate” response if France and the United Kingdom send warships to the strait, following announcements from Paris and London about potential deployments.