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Macron: Hormuz Strait Underestimated
Macron says Hormuz Strait was underestimated in global energy crisis.
In brief
Macron says Hormuz Strait was underestimated in global energy crisis. French President Emmanuel Macron stated the Strait of Hormuz was underestimated and needs U.S. intervention to address the energy crisis. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Macron interview with David Muir
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the Strait of Hormuz during an exclusive interview with ABC News' David Muir.
“In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with ABC News' David Muir, French President Emmanuel Macron said the "main objective" of his meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday was "to find the right deal in order to open" the Strait of Hormuz and address the escalating global energy crisis that has caused the price of gas, diesel and jet fuel to spike.”
Hormuz Strait energy crisis
Macron stated the Strait of Hormuz was underestimated and needs U.S. intervention to address the energy crisis.
“I think the U.S, I mean, your country, is the one able to fix this issue, and we need you.”
U.S. role in solution
Macron emphasized the U.S. must fix the Hormuz Strait issue to prevent global energy crisis escalation.
“I will not here blame anybody. We are where we are.”
Military readiness
Macron said France is ready to protect strait transit without military confrontation.
“I don't want to engage in a confrontation with any country, but we are ready to be more engaged in order to protect some capacities in order to make this transit possible, yes.”
War decision critique
Macron criticized the decision to go to war, saying regime change through bombing is not feasible.
“Having a regime change by bombing a country is not something I think feasible.”
U.S. alliance
Macron stated France respects the U.S. as a good ally but needs strategic planning before war.
“France respects the U.S. and considers itself a "good ally."”
Ukraine assessment
Macron believes Ukraine is resisting with bravery and innovation against Russian aggression.
“My conviction is that your president has a fair assessment now of the situation, that Russia is not delivering what they wanted, that Ukraine is resisting with a lot of bravery and innovation, and that we have to help them.”
Trump-Ukraine relationship
Macron said he and Trump have a "very good" relationship despite disagreements.
“we have always been extremely frank to each other.”
AI concerns
Macron called for global AI regulation to prevent risks to economies and national security.
“I think we should make a distinction between a pause for the frontier model and innovation and how precisely to be efficient regarding the misuses.”
What to remember
French President Emmanuel Macron stated the Strait of Hormuz was underestimated and needs U.S. intervention to address the energy crisis.
