France has repeatedly confirmed that it will not participate in any military operations until the tension in the region subsides. The French army stated that the Chief of Staff will hold a technical video conference soon with the military leaders of countries willing to contribute to the resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. An official clarified that the meeting will have no relation to the US position on the issue and will remain within a defensive framework. A French military official said on Wednesday that the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, Fabien Mandon, will hold a technical video conference 'soon' with the chiefs of staff of the armies of countries willing to contribute to the reopening of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. He added that the meeting
