PARIS: France is ready to support efforts to reach an agreement between the United States and Iran, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.
A multinational escort mission, co-led by France and Britain, is ready to be deployed "as soon as an agreement is reached" to help secure maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, he said.
Macron made the remarks on X following a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday.
He said he welcomed Trump's "determined efforts" to quickly reach an agreement with Iran, describing it as a "unique opportunity" to build a new security framework that involves all relevant actors, with a view to lasting stability in the region.
"I indicated that we are ready to fully support these efforts and play our full part in their implementation. This is the purpose of the international mission we have established with the British and our partners," he said.
He also said France stands ready to contribute expertise to broader negotiations, particularly on the nuclear component of any agreement.
On Lebanon, Macron emphasized "the importance of a robust ceasefire and collective support for the Lebanese authorities," and welcomed the U.S. "commitment" to Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
