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Macron says Hormuz military option ‘unrealistic’
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Macron publicly rejects military options for reopening Hormuz Strait, calling them unrealistic and dangerous. This represents a significant diplomatic divergence from US rhetoric and signals European resistance to escalatory military measures, potentially constraining coalition action.
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Macron says Hormuz military option ‘unrealistic’
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected calls to use force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying such a move would be impractical and dangerous.
Speaking during a visit to South Korea on Thursday, Macron pushed back against proposals, sometimes voiced by the United States, to secure the waterway through military action.
"Some people defend the idea of freeing the Strait of Hormuz by force via a military operation, a position sometimes expressed by the United States, although it has varied," he said.
"This was never the option we have supported because it is unrealistic," he added, warning of prolonged risks.
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Key Phrases
"Transatlantic divergence on Iran strategy""De-escalatory diplomatic positioning""Undermines US military option rhetoric""Reflects European risk-aversion on military intervention"

