EVIAN, France, June 15 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz does not need much external help, as France, Britain, Italy, and the Netherlands voiced readiness to deploy for a joint mission in the strait.
"I don't think we're going to need much help because we have an agreement where it's (Strait of Hormuz) going to be open," Trump said.
"But I don't think it's a bad idea to have a ship or two up here for a few countries," he said.
Trump made the remarks during talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit held in Evian, France.
Earlier on Monday, Macron said France and Britain are preparing to deploy a joint mission in the Strait of Hormuz with the support of the Netherlands and Italy. ■