From about 20 nations, the chief of France’s armed forces are gathering on Thursday to discuss how to regulate and safeguard the shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as of ongoing Iran war, AP reported. 

Chief of the French Defence staff said that it will be discussed in a video meeting hosted by Gen. Fabien Mandon. The meeting aims to show what resources such a mission could expect from countries interested in taking part, including warships, intelligence and other military assistance.

According to AP, French President Emmanuel Macron said that “when circumstances permit” and fighting has subsided, he envisions warships escorting oil tankers and other commercial shipping through the narrow strait.