Macron Cautious On Iran Deal, Declaring The Regime Has Not Won The War

The U.S.-Iran agreement to end the Middle East conflict has secured cautious backing from Paris.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the diplomatic breakthrough while firmly establishing France's independent operational and legal stance during a consequential public address.

"It's a good thing," Macron affirmed, committing his government to the pact's success. "We must do everything to implement it."

However, Macron drew a sharp line regarding European sovereignty and the broader international legal order, signaling that Paris will not passively follow Washington's lead.

"It's not the Americans who decide French or European law," he stated. "That will not happen differently, at least as long as I'm here."

Rapid Military Deployment

The French president outlined immediate steps to stabilize the vital Strait of Hormuz and enforce freedom of navigation.

Macron confirmed that the French military is prepared for an exceptionally swift deployment to the region.

"As early as tomorrow, we can have fighter jets there for first surveillance missions," he said. "We can have a frigate by tomorrow."

The naval commitment extends to France's flagship aircraft carrier. Macron announced that the Charles de Gaulle could be on location in the strategic waterway within two to three days.

Rejecting Disguised Tolls

A central focus for Paris is preventing Tehran from leveraging the ceasefire to impose financial restrictions on global shipping.

Macron sharply criticized Iranian efforts to rebrand maritime transit fees as navigational "services."

"If every strait charges a toll, what's the consequence? You raise prices for the entire world," he warned. "Today they are playing with words—they call them 'services.' It's not in conformity with international law."

He pledged that France would use its influence to prevent the institutionalization of such fees, declaring, "We defend international law and we will do everything so there is no toll."

A Cautious Outlook

Despite championing the ceasefire, Macron maintained a highly guarded assessment of the strategic outcome for Tehran.

The upcoming G7 summit will feature a dedicated session on the Iran issue, where allied leaders will strategize on turning the framework into reality.

Yet, Macron refused to frame the agreement as a strategic victory for the Islamic republic.

"I will not say the regime has won," the French president concluded. "And above all I will be cautious and patient."