French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France and the United Kingdom are prepared to launch a joint military mission to help reopen maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. He made the statement on Monday following the announcement of an agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict. According to reports, the formal peace agreement is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.

Macron stated that all necessary arrangements for the Franco-British mission are ready for deployment. In a post on social media platform X, he emphasized that resuming unrestricted maritime navigation is vital for regional stability and the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global energy supplies, which has been effectively blocked by Iran since the war began.

The joint initiative signals renewed Western engagement in securing international trade routes following the diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran.