Macron warns Iran against imposing Hormuz tolls

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a strong warning to Iran against imposing tolls on maritime traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Macron emphasized that "everything" possible must be done to prevent any fees from being charged for passage through this critical global bottleneck.

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We defend international law, and we will do everything in our power to ensure there is no toll.

Macron's remarks came ahead of the G7 summit in France, which President Donald Trump is also set to attend. He stated that France defends international law and will actively work to ensure no tolls are levied. The French President indicated that a joint mission with the United Kingdom, designed to guarantee the opening of the Strait, is ready for rapid deployment. The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is on standby to reach the zone within two to three days.

European nations are keenly awaiting the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to help reduce the cost of energy and other goods. Macron, however, cautioned against viewing a reported agreement between Iran and the United States as a victory for Tehran, advising patience and prudence. He reiterated that France was not involved in the prior conflict and its objective is the reopening of the Strait without any tolls that could enrich those in power.

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I would be patient and prudent.

Furthermore, Macron addressed Iran's enriched uranium stocks, stating they must be neutralized and placed under the supervision of the UN's atomic watchdog. He assured that remaining enriched uranium capabilities would be properly neutralized, either by removal or dilution, and managed by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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We will ensure that the enriched uranium capabilities that remain are properly neutralised.