Macron says France will send troops to the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Cyprus media reports, French President Macron stated on the 9th that France will maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, including deploying multiple warships such as aircraft carriers. The final deployment range may include the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard regional shipping security and European interests. The website of the Cyprus "Liberty Post" reported that Macron, at the Paphos Air Force Base in southwest Cyprus, said, "An attack on Cyprus is an attack on Europe." France will continue to cooperate with partner countries to maintain the security of European citizens and freedom of international navigation, emphasizing that relevant actions will remain defensive in nature. Macron arrived in Cyprus that day and held a trilateral meeting with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Anastasiades. Anastasiades emphasized after the meeting that Cyprus will not participate in any military operations, and its role will remain humanitarian and peaceful. The Cyprus government previously issued a statement saying that a drone attacked the British Akrotiri Air Force Base in Cyprus in the early hours of the 2nd of this month, causing "limited damage." In the afternoon, British military aircraft intercepted two drones attempting to attack the base. This series of events has caused tension in the local security situation and attracted the attention of neighboring countries. At the request of Cyprus, France, Greece, the United Kingdom, Italy, and other countries provided military support to Cyprus. Due to the blockade of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz leading to an increase in energy supply risks, international oil and gas prices have significantly risen.