France and its partners can ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz The Élysée Palace of French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France and its partners are capable of ensuring the security of the Strait of Hormuz. France added that they hope to address the issue of the Strait of Hormuz separately from the ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Earlier, the French military announced that the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier battle group is heading into the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. This is part of preparations by France and the UK for potential future missions to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.