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France, Britain and Other Countries Say They’ll Send Ships to the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- European nations, including Italy, Germany, France, and Britain, are preparing naval forces near the Strait of Hormuz to protect shipping routes but will deploy them only after confirming the stability of the new US-Iran cease-fire.
- Italian minesweepers are positioned off Djibouti, German naval vessels are in the eastern Mediterranean, France's aircraft carrier is nearby, and Britain has sent a destroyer to the region, all ready to act swiftly once shipping resumes.
- French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that France, Britain, and their allies are committed to ensuring safe and uninterrupted passage of oil and goods through the strait without threats or toll demands.
- European officials have stressed caution, stating that military deployments will follow only after verifying the cease-fire's durability, noting that the cease-fire memorandum of understanding has not yet been publicly reviewed by governments.
