French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that France and the United Kingdom stand ready to support the emerging peace deal and urged immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Macron spoke from the G7 host city, framing European backing as essential for maritime insurance and mine-clearance expertise.
British naval officers previously assisted tanker escorts and could join multilateral monitoring missions if requested.
Macron linked Hormuz stability to Ukraine grain exports, arguing global food and energy markets hinge on predictable shipping lanes.
EU foreign policy chief offices drafted contingency sanctions relief aligned with verified Iranian compliance steps.
Human rights groups pressed Macron to condition support on Tehran easing domestic crackdowns unrelated to the battlefield.
French energy giant TotalEnergies shares rose in Paris trading as investors bet on restored Gulf exports feeding European refineries.
Évian resort staff said delegations requested blackout curtains and secure fiber lines before discussing Iran monitoring missions lakeside.
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