The Strait of Hormuz may be opened: Trump and Macron found an unexpected way out

French President Emmanuel Macron reported a constructive conversation with US President Donald Trump on the eve of the UN General Assembly. The key topic was the possibility of unblocking the Strait of Hormuz, which was closed by Iran. Macron stated a "readiness to reopen" the strait without revealing details. The leaders also discussed the situation in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and the situation in the Red Sea.

French President Emmanuel Macron reported a constructive conversation with US President Donald Trump on the eve of the opening of the UN General Assembly in New York. The key topic was the possibility of unblocking the Strait of Hormuz—a crucial route for oil and gas transportation, which Iran closed during the war in the Middle East. Macron stated a "readiness to reopen" the strait and noted that the sides discussed several solutions that would allow more container ships and tankers to pass without a comprehensive deal, without specifying details. In addition, the leaders touched on the situation in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and the situation in the Red Sea, which, according to Macron, is important for global prices. The article is based on Macron's statement on social media X and contains no comments from the Trump administration or other parties.