France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities, says Macron

President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday France would never take part in operations to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, pushing back on comments by US President Donald Trump that Paris was willing to help.

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Mar 17, 2026 - 15:46
France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities, says Macron
President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday France would never take part in operations to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, pushing back on comments by US President Donald Trump that Paris was willing to help.
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