French President Macron today spoke about the Strait of Hormuz: "We have no intention of forcibly opening it—we consider this unrealistic. Reopening the region militarily would take an infinite amount of time and expose forces to significant coastal and ballistic risks. From the very beginning, we've said it must be reopened—but only through coordination with Iran. The world cannot tolerate a strait that can be opened or closed overnight."
Commentary: Macron's remarks are pragmatic and clear-sighted. They directly confront the military risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting blind adherence to U.S. military adventurism, while clearly advocating a diplomatic approach—emphasizing that true stability in the waterway can only be achieved through dialogue and negotiation with Iran. This clearly reflects France's unwillingness to be drawn into regional conflicts and its commitment to strategic autonomy, also highlighting the evident divergence between Europe and the United States on Middle East issues.
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