French President Macron's Statement on the Strait of Hormuz and Energy Crisis

In an exclusive interview with US journalist David Muir, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz was probably not sufficiently understood in the past and that the global energy crisis must be resolved.

Strait of Hormuz and Energy Crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the main purpose of his meeting with US President Donald Trump was to find the right agreement that would open the Strait of Hormuz.

Stating that the ability to close the strait had been discovered as a leverage by the Iranian regime, Macron emphasized that this situation drove up fuel prices globally.

US Role and Military Contribution

Macron expressed that the US's capacity is needed to solve this problem and that past strategies were probably under-evaluated.

Stating that France does not want to enter into a conflict with any country, Macron expressed that they are ready to take on more responsibility to ensure the security of passages.

War Decisions and Alliance

Emphasizing that changing a regime through bombing is not a viable option, Macron recalled that this mistake has been made repeatedly in the past.

Addressing criticisms regarding US spending, Macron said that France is a good ally, but war decisions must be strategized jointly.

Ukraine and Artificial Intelligence Developments

Stating that he was able to persuade Donald Trump regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, Macron drew attention to Ukraine's courageous resistance.

Macron also touched upon international issues by emphasizing the importance of artificial intelligence regulations and global cooperation.