French President Emmanuel Macron has said Paris has “never considered” deploying naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, instead backing a coordinated security approach that includes Iran.

Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya, Macron said France opposes any blockade in the waterway, regardless of whether it comes from the United States or Iran, and rejects the imposition of tolls in order to safeguard freedom of navigation.

He was responding to Iranian warnings of a “decisive and immediate response” to any French or British military deployment in the strait, after both countries announced plans to send vessels to the region.

“There was never any question of a deployment, but we are ready,” Macron said.

He added that France has helped build an ad hoc mission with the United Kingdom, bringing together around 50 countries and international organisations to support maritime security.

“We have built an ad hoc mission, co-piloted with the British, which has brought together 50 countries and international organizations to enable, in concert with Iran and by deconflicting the matter with all the countries of the region and the United States, to ensure as soon as conditions allow the resumption of maritime traffic,” Macron said

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