“Global Oil Route at Risk: France Deploys Warships, Iran Challenges Western Fleet”

Tehran / Paris — Araweelo News Network | Associated Online Agencies
Paris (ANN)- Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will strengthen its naval presence in the Persian Gulf to secure the passage of oil tankers through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.
According to statements reported by international media, the French president said his country and its partners are prepared to deploy additional naval assets, including destroyers and aircraft carriers, to safeguard maritime traffic and maintain the free flow of global energy supplies.
“We will reinforce the sea with destroyers and aircraft carriers to allow oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz,” the French president said.
The announcement comes as the waterway—through which a significant portion of the world’s oil exports passes—has become increasingly sensitive due to escalating military tensions in the Middle East.
In response, Iranian National Security Advisor Ali Larijani strongly criticized Western naval deployments in the region and questioned their effectiveness.
Larijani referenced the situation around the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait near Yemen, where multinational naval forces have been operating to secure shipping routes.
“You have amassed the ships of twenty countries off the coast of Yemen at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so that ships can pass to Israel, yet you have failed to allow a single ship to enter for two years,” Larijani said.
“Those that attempted to pass through under your protection were sunk. We know your forces very well.”
The sharp exchange reflects the deepening geopolitical confrontation surrounding key maritime chokepoints linking the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and international shipping lanes. Analysts warn that any escalation affecting the Strait of Hormuz or the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait could have immediate consequences for global oil markets and international trade.
Global attention remains focused on the region as naval deployments increase and diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict continue.

By Arraale M Jama Freelance Journalist and Human Rights
activist.
Araweelo News Network
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