Macron urges 'coordinated reopening' of Hormuz by US, Iran

Published May 4, 2026 Updated May 4, 2026 11:33am

French President Emmanuel Macron urged the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a “coordinated” way, as the US military pressed ahead with a mission to escort ships out of the waterway, AFP reports.

“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 at a meeting of European leaders in Armenia.

“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 with Britain led efforts to assemble a coalition to reopen the strait once peace is secured.

France’s President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a joint press conference with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (unseen) at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on March 13. — AFP/File
France’s President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a joint press conference with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (unseen) at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on March 13. — AFP/File

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