Macron says Hormuz maritime mission can be deployed within days – POLITICO

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France  — President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France and its allies would be ready to deploy a mission within days to secure the Strait of Hormuz if the truce between the United States and Iran is confirmed.

Speaking in an interview with French broadcaster TF1, Macron said the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier could be deployed “in two to three days” to patrol the strait, following “the confirmation” of a deal between Washington and Tehran.

“We are ready ... as early as tomorrow we can have fighter jets for surveillance missions, a frigate in the area tomorrow, and the Charles de Gaulle [aircraft carrier], mine-clearing capabilities and everything that comes with the Charles de Gaulle within two, three days,” he said.