France’s Macron: Freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored

France’s President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored as soon as possible. Macron called on Iran president to put an immediate end to unacceptable attacks against countries in the region including Lebanon and Iraq. 

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Framework must also address threats posed by Iran's ballistic missile program and its destabilizing activities regionally and internationally.

Framework must guarantee that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.

Only a new political and security framework can ensure peace and security for all. 

Reminded Iranian president that France is acting within a strictly defensive framework aimed at protecting its interests. 

Urged Iranian President to allow Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris to return safely to France as soon as possible. 

Freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored as soon as possible. 

Called on Iran president to put an immediate end to unacceptable attacks against countries in the region including Lebanon, Iraq. 

I have just spoken with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian.