France declares that it is ready to guarantee free navigation in Sea of Hormuz, while seeking to isolate the crisis from the diplomatic impasse.
The ability of Paris and its allies to maintain stability in the strategically important region was reaffirmed Wednesday by the French presidency, intervening in the stormy developments.
The Elysee Palace made it clear that protection of international waters is a priority that should not be involved in the broader discussions between United States and Iran.
The French side insists that the issue of safe passage must remain autonomous, far from the conditions and pressures exchanged by Washington and Tehran at the discussions table.
As part of the diplomatic contacts, Emanuel Macron had successive communications with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, as well as with the Iranian president, Massoud Pezzekian. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, Paris is maintaining a balanced stance, stressing that the country is not part of the direct confrontation.
