Macron responds to Trump’s criticism: France will not participate in the Iran war
The French President confirmed Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that Paris would not participate in the war launched by The United States and Israel on Iran, indicating that "No consultation took place" With her in this regard.
In response to the criticism of the American President Donald Trump to France because of its ban on the flights of American planes carrying military equipment over its territory.
Macron said in an interview broadcast on the Japanese channel "NHK" During his visit to Tokyo, "It is absolutely true that France, which was not consulted and is not part of this military attack launched by the United States and Israel, is not participating." In war.
He added "But this is nothing new, this has been the case since the beginning, so there is no need to be surprised"
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The American President wrote on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday that "France did not allow planes bound for Israel, carrying military equipment, to fly over its territory"adding that "France was very uncooperative"
The Elysee Palace expressed its surprise earlier at this message, stressing that this decision is in line with the French position since the beginning of the war.
In the interview, Macron renewed his call to… "Peace, de-escalation, and resumption of negotiations"confirming that it is "It alone is capable of solving basic problems".
He said "Nothing is worse than bombing the area for weeks and weeks, then leaving without rebuilding a framework. What France is calling for is this, an integrated cooperation framework"Also, the French President called for… "Reopening the Strait of Hormuz in an orderly and peaceful manner, in consultation with all stakeholders".
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