Speaking to reporters during a trip to South Korea after catching the ire of President Donald Trump for refusing to contribute to a military effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Macron questioned the very idea of the concept’s viability.
“Some people defend the idea of freeing the Strait of Hormuz by force via a military operation, a position sometimes expressed by the United States, although it has varied,” he said.
“This was never the option we have supported because it is unrealistic,” Macron added. “It would take forever, and would expose all those who go through the strait to risks from the [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] but also ballistic missiles.”
His remarks are certain to draw the ire of Trump, who has threatened to leave NATO over members’ refusal to help reopen the key maritime lane.
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