In a call with Pezeshkian, Macron condemns the attacks on the UAE and ships in the Gulf

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Macron said on the X platform that during the same call he stressed the importance of the multinational mission announced by France and the United Kingdom to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once the conflict is resolved.
He continued: “I invited the Iranian president to seize this opportunity, and I intend to speak with US President Donald Trump about this matter.”.
Pezeshkian responded by saying: We are pleased that France's approach is based on resolving problems through dialogue.

Lifting the naval blockade

But the Iranian president stressed, according to the Iranian presidency's website, that any negotiation regarding the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz requires lifting the naval blockade imposed by the United States.

He pointed out that Iran is ready to resolve all issues within the framework of international laws and regulations, and does not make any demands that go beyond guaranteeing the legitimate rights of the nation.

The complexity of the diplomatic process

The Iranian president pointed to his country's lack of trust in the United States, and that excessive conditions, threatening statements, and the United States' failure to respect the necessary frameworks complicate the course of diplomacy.