Macron tells Trump France ready to back US-Iran truce talks, support Hormuz mission

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed France's full support for efforts to reach a swift agreement between the United States and Iran during a phone call with then-U.S. President Donald Trump. Macron praised Trump's "determined efforts" to achieve a deal.

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I told him that we are ready to fully support these efforts and make a full contribution to their implementation.

Macron stated that France is prepared to "fully support these efforts and make a full contribution to their implementation." He specifically mentioned a multinational mission, involving Britain and other partners, ready to be deployed to help secure maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz once an agreement is reached. This mission is described as "exclusively defensive."

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This is the purpose of the international mission that we have established with the British and our partners, ready to be deployed as soon as an agreement is reached, to help secure maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Beyond the US-Iran negotiations, Macron also highlighted France's willingness to contribute its expertise and capabilities to broader talks, particularly concerning the "nuclear aspect" of any potential agreement. This indicates a desire for a comprehensive resolution that addresses Iran's nuclear program.

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We are also ready to contribute our expertise and capacities to the broader negotiations that should begin soon, especially concerning the nuclear aspect of any agreement.

The conversation also touched upon the situation in Lebanon. Macron welcomed President Trump's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing the importance of a firm ceasefire and unified support for the Lebanese authorities. The discussion underscored a shared interest in regional stability.

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I welcomed President Donald Trump's commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon.