French President Emmanuel Macron has intensified diplomatic efforts amid ongoing Middle East tensions, speaking directly with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Macron emphasized the need to restart suspended talks, resolve misunderstandings, and prevent further escalation in the region.

Key Points from Macron’s Statement

Macron highlighted several critical conditions for de-escalation:

  • Strict respect for the ceasefire by all parties, explicitly including Lebanon, to make the truce credible and lasting.
  • Unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions or tolls, as soon as possible, to restore freedom of navigation in this vital global waterway.
  • Quick resumption of negotiations in Islamabad (previously suspended), supported by key international parties, once misunderstandings are cleared.

He described these steps as essential for broader stability in the Middle East.

France and UK to Host Paris Conference on Hormuz

Macron also announced that France and the United Kingdom will co-host a videoconference in Paris this Friday. The meeting will bring together non-belligerent countries willing to participate in a multilateral and purely defensive mission aimed at restoring secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once security conditions permit.

This initiative reflects European concerns over disruptions to one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, through which a significant portion of global energy supplies pass.

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