France, South Korea agree to work on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Apr 3, 2026, 11:52 GMT+1

Emmanuel Macron and Lee Jae Myung agreed on Friday to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease economic risks from the conflict.

The agreement came during talks in Seoul, where both leaders said their countries could help stabilize the situation.

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Iran turns on Pakistan as Saudi defense pact takes effect
VOICES FROM IRAN
US pressure hits Iranians harder than rulers, 68% in poll say
Saudi Aramco hires US firm to upgrade shared oil field as Iran lags behind
VOICES FROM IRAN
Iran's reported $200 million Hezbollah aid angers cash-strapped citizens
INSIGHT
Iran looks for escape routes as US sanctions close in
ANALYSIS
China shifts to Iraqi oil: is Iran using old workaround to beat US blockade?