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Macron warns Iran against imposing Hormuz tolls

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Iran against imposing tolls on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing France's commitment to upholding international law and ensuring the strait remains open. He mentioned a joint France-UK mission prepared to act swiftly, including the deployment of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle within two to three days. Macron stated that the agreement regarding Hormuz should be a reality and denied it being a victory for Iran, urging patience and prudence.

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Iran against imposing tolls on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, saying "everything" should be done so fees are not charged for passage through the key bottleneck.

"We defend international law, and we will do everything in our power to ensure there is no toll," Macron told TF1 television on Monday ahead of the G7 summit in France .

Macron said a joint France-UK mission to ensure the Strait opens was prepared to deploy "very quickly", with the French flagship aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle ready to be in the zone "on a timescale of two to three days".

"We do everything so that this accord is a reality and that Hormuz can reopen," he said, also denying that the deal was a victory for Tehran, saying: "I would be patient and prudent."

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Source document: French President Emmanuel Macron's statement to TF1 television

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Macron warns Iran against imposing Hormuz tolls

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Iran against imposing tolls on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing France's commitment to upholding international law and ensuring the strait remains open. He mentioned a joint France-UK mission prepared to act swiftly, including the deployment of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle within two to three days. Macron stated that the agreement regarding Hormuz should be a reality and denied it being a victory for Iran, urging patience and prudence.

Bias read (Center): The article presents Macron's statements without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports his warnings to Iran and mentions France's military readiness but does not frame the situation as favoring one side over another. The content appears balanced in its presentation of Macron's立场.

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