French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France will not participate in operations to open the Strait of Hormuz in the context of the conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran. During a meeting of the national defense council, Macron emphasized that, although France is not part of the conflict, it is prepared to take on responsibilities for escorting commercial ships once the situation calms down. This position contradicts the statements of American President Donald Trump, who claimed that France is willing to help unblock the strait. Reactions from NATO allies, such as the United Kingdom and Germany, have been reserved, with Germany firmly rejecting the idea of a NATO mission in the area. Trump criticized the lack of enthusiasm from allies, while the Iranian Revolutionary Guards threatened retaliation against ships associated with the USA and Israel. This complicated situation affects global trade, considering that approximately 20% of the world's oil and natural gas trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Macron îi transmite lui Trump că Franța ar putea participa la securizarea Strâmtorii Ormuz, dar după ce se termină războiul
Macron: Franța se va alătura misiunii de escortă a navelor din Strâmtoarea Ormuz când situația se va „calma”. Ce replică i-a dat Trump
Franţa ar putea participa la securizarea Strâmtorii Ormuz după ce se termină războiul, îi transmite Macron lui Trump
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