Macron: The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz must end

Iran must guarantee freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz by ending its blockade, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday after a conversation with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. Macron also spoke with US President Donald Trump.

According to the French president, in a conversation with Pezeszkian, he emphasized the need for the return of French citizens staying on the premises of the French embassy in Iran, as well as Iran's cessation of attacks on countries in the region.

Iranian troops continue to attack the Persian Gulf countries, including American bases in the region, in response to the attack by the United States and Israel that began on February 28.

I once again expressed our deep concern about the development of Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs and all the destabilizing activities in the region that are the cause of the current crisis, Macron wrote on X. He also called for a diplomatic end to the conflict in the Middle East.

The Frenchman also emphasized the need to guarantee freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which was blocked by Iran after attacks by the US and Israel. About 20 percent flows through Hormuz. of crude oil used in the world and about 20 percent liquefied natural gas.

As reported by AFP, Macron also spoke with Trump on Sunday, but the Elysee Palace has not yet provided any information about the content of this conversation.

On Sunday, the Elysée Palace announced that Macron would visit Cyprus on Monday to show solidarity with the EU country that was the target of a drone attack. The British base on the island was attacked by Iran in retaliation for the operation of US and Israeli forces against Tehran. (PAP)

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