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France, UK ready to support Strait of Hormuz opening after US-Iran deal
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France, UK ready to support Strait of Hormuz opening after US-Iran deal

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • France and Britain are ready to support the opening of the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.
  • Macron emphasized the importance of the strait reopening immediately and unconditionally for regional stability and the global economy.
  • The U.S. and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end the conflict, with Trump authorizing the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade and urging global ships to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Franco-British naval mission is prepared to support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, announced French President Emmanuel Macron. He stated that the available means are ready for deployment, stressing the critical need for the strait to open immediately and without conditions. Macron believes that resuming maritime transport without restrictions is essential for regional stability and the international economy.

The means are available and ready to be deployed.

— Emmanuel MacronMacron confirmed the readiness of the naval mission to support the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

This development follows a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the deal's finalization, authorizing the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. He urged global shipping to resume operations, stating, "Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" The Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes during peacetime, has been effectively closed since late February, contributing to a sharp rise in energy prices.

It is important that the Strait of Hormuz reopens immediately and without conditions.

— Emmanuel MacronMacron emphasized the urgency and necessity of reopening the vital waterway.

Macron also called for a strong and lasting ceasefire in Lebanon, following an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut that resulted in three deaths. The U.S. and Iran's agreement, brokered in part by Pakistan, aims to bring an end to hostilities across all fronts, including Lebanon. While Trump indicated the strait would reopen once the agreement is signed, expected on June 19, he noted the need for time to clear mines in the area.

The resumption of maritime transport, without restrictions or tolls, is a necessary condition for regional stability and the international economy.

— Emmanuel MacronMacron explained the economic and stability implications of the strait's closure.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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