France pledges support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, avoids Strait of Hormuz conflict
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French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed today, Tuesday, "that we are working with the Government of Lebanon to preserve its sovereignty and territorial integrity and to combat Hezbollah."
He said at the start of a cabinet meeting to discuss conflicts in the Middle East that, "France will never participate in operations to open the Strait of Hormuz and is continuing to work on forming an alliance capable of ensuring freedom of navigation once the hostilities have ended."
He added, "We are not a party to the conflict, and thus France will never participate in operations to open… the Strait of Hormuz in the current context."
French officials stated that Paris is continuing its efforts to form an alliance to secure the Strait of Hormuz once the security situation stabilizes, without any American involvement.
Macron continued, "We are convinced that as soon as the situation calms—and I deliberately use this term loosely—once the main shelling stops, we will be ready, alongside other countries, to take responsibility for an escort system."
France offered Paris as a venue for negotiations between Lebanon and Israel to stop the war that has been ongoing since March 2.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun launched an initiative that includes negotiations with Israel, while "Hezbollah" continues its operations against Israeli targets.