Macron urges instant reopening of Hormuz Strait
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for “all parties” to lift the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “without delay and conditions” after a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
“We must return permanently to the regime of full freedom of navigation that prevailed before the conflict,” Mr Macron said on X.
He added that the future multinational escort mission launched by France and Britain would contribute to this goal.
This Franco-British initiative “will by its nature be separate from the warring parties”.
“The pre-positioning of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is part of this effort,” he said, calling on Iran to “seize the opportunity”.
He also voiced his intention to discuss the matter with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is currently heading toward the southern Red Sea to “reduce the time required to implement” the Franco-British initiative “as soon as circumstances permit”.
This initiative to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which would not be implemented as long as the U.S.-Iranian hostilities continue, has brought together more than 40 nations.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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