France has deployed mine countermeasure assets to the Middle East, including two minehunters, to help ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Axar.az reports that French President Emmanuel Macron announced the deployment in a post on X.

"France has deployed mine countermeasure assets to the Middle East, including two minehunters. Accompanied by two frigates and a maritime patrol aircraft, these assets are ready to contribute, alongside our partners, to the full resumption of navigation and ensure the security of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz," he said.

He added that the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran on June 17 was "an important step in favor of regional stability," particularly because it reaffirmed freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway.

Macron also said France had decided to adjust its military posture in the region following discussions with the Sultan of Oman and in light of the evolving security situation.

"The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is returning to its home port in Toulon, while our mine countermeasure assets and their escort will remain deployed and ready to operate with our partners," he noted.

"France remains fully committed and will continue to adjust its assets in line with developments and the security needs of the region," Macron added.