The specifics of a potential international mission remain unclear.
Following the Paris meeting on Friday, which involved leaders from over two dozen countries via videoconference, Meloni proposed deploying Italian frigates to the area. Germany announced on Thursday its intention to provide minesweepers.
“It’s moving in the right direction, though the opening of Hormuz depends on coordination by the Iranian authorities, and the United States has stated it will maintain a targeted blockade,” stated Macron.
“Recent developments are promising, but they must be approached with caution,” the French leader noted.
There is disagreement among Europeans regarding the inclusion of the United States in the mission, with France advocating for the mission to involve only non-belligerent countries, and Germany supporting the inclusion of an American contingent.
On Friday, this rift remained evident. Merz expressed that including the U.S. would be “desirable,” while Macron emphasized that the coalition should remain “neutral and separate from the belligerents.”
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