France refuses Trump’s call for warships to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Mar 15th 2026
After President Trump urged allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, France publicly declined to deploy its carrier strike group and said its posture remains defensive while shipping disruptions push oil prices higher.
- President Trump asked allies on Truth Social to send ships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
- France’s foreign ministry account said it will not send its aircraft carrier strike group and that its posture remains defensive in the eastern Mediterranean.
- Shipping through the strait has largely stopped and global oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel.
- The U.S. says it struck targets on Kharg Island, though independent verification of the full damage is limited.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the strait is open for transit but carries a high risk because of Iranian attacks.
- The United Kingdom says it is discussing options to protect shipping in the region.
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