Macron urges Iran to seize talks opportunity, restore Hormuz access

France’s president said he spoke with his Iranian counterpart, urging Tehran to quickly restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and to use ongoing Islamabad talks to secure lasting de-escalation.

“We must seize the opportunity presented by the Islamabad talks to pave the way for durable de-escalation and a demanding agreement with solid guarantees for regional security," Emmanuel Macron said in a post on X.

“I stressed the need for Iran to swiftly restore freedom and security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of fully respecting the ceasefire, including in Lebanon.”