French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the United States and Iran to work together to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following a move by US President Donald Trump to have American forces “guide” ships through the key waterway.
Speaking at a meeting of European leaders in Armenia, Macron stressed that a joint approach is essential to restore normal shipping through the strait.
“What we want above all is a coordinated reopening by the United States and Iran. That is the only solution for reopening the Strait of Hormuz,” Macron said.
He also made clear that France would not take part in any military action under unclear circumstances.
“We are not going to take part in any military operation in a framework that to me seems unclear,” said the French leader, whose country has been working with Britain to build a coalition aimed at reopening the strait once stability is restored.
#From Al Jazeera