Macron holds the American and Iranian sides jointly responsible for the Strait of Hormuz crisis
The French President denounced Emmanuel Macron, in what he considered a mistake on the part of the American and Iranian sides regarding the The Strait of Hormuz, the closure of which would lead to a rise in Oil prices, and called on everyone to return to calm.
He said Macron during a press conference in Gdansk, Poland, on Monday: "It seems that following the American decision to maintain the targeted blockade in Hormuz, especially regarding everything related to Iran, the Iranian authorities changed their basic position regarding reopening the Strait. I think it is a mistake on both sides."
Opening and re-closing the Strait
Iran announced the opening of the strategic sea lane on Friday, but retracted its decision on Saturday, which led to renewed tensions with the United States before the end of the ceasefire period.
Tehran pointed out that the continued American blockade of Iranian ports led to its resumption of tight control over the Strait.
It was a ship belonging to the French shipping company. "CMA-CGM" Among the ships that were hit on Saturday with warning shots in the Strait of Hormuz.
Macron said France was not specifically targeted by these shots.
He added: "All of this should not push us to escalation, but rather it should push us to consolidate what was accomplished on Friday: reopening the Strait of Hormuz without conditions, without selection, or traffic fees."
He continued: "Therefore, we must continue to calm people. We still maintain our position that things are settled through diplomatic channels. Everyone must return to calm.".
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