France drafts UN resolution for international mission to restore Hormuz shipping

France: France is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a leading European power in international diplomacy, often engaging with global partners on security and maritime issues. It has collaborated closely with the United States and other allies on initiatives related to freedom of navigation in critical waterways. In this development, France is initiating the drafting of a UN Security Council resolution to create an international mission for restoring Hormuz shipping without adopting an offensive stance toward Iran or criticizing the United States. Defensive Approach: France has signaled readiness to support strictly defensive measures for securing energy infrastructure and maritime routes in the Gulf region. Diplomatic Coordination: France is working with the United States and other partners on a Security Council resolution to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.