Listen, as an America First-friendly person, I don't blame NATO for not wanting to get involved, Jones replied. That doesn't bother me. I also don't blame our president for telling them, Hey, we've had your back for a long time. Look at all the money and resources we spent in Ukraine. We need a little bit of help right now.
We are not a party to the conflict and therefore France will never take part in operations to open or liberate the Strait of Hormuz in the current context. However, we are convinced that once the situation becomes calmer... we are ready, alongside other nations, to take responsibility for an escort system.