French President Emmanuel Macron warns that Iran should not impose tolls on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, describing the passage as a key bottleneck for international trade. Speaking to TF1 ahead of a G7 summit in France, Macron says France and the European Union defend international law and will take action to ensure “there is no toll.” Multiple outlets report that he also stresses preparedness to support reopening and securing the strait. Macron says a joint France–UK mission is ready to deploy quickly, and that the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle could be positioned in the area within two to three days.
Separately, Al-Monitor reports that Iran’s Fars news agency earlier said Tehran had added a clause related to maritime service fees to a framework deal with the United States on ending the Middle East war, shortly before the announcement. The public details of the agreement are not disclosed. Other reports add that Macron denies any suggestion the deal is a victory for Tehran, saying he plans to be patient and prudent, and he does not give further specifics of the agreement’s terms.
