Any talk on reopening of Hormuz relies on lifting of blockade
🔴 Tension RisingMehr News Agency2026-05-07
Iranian President Pezeshkian expressed distrust towards the United States, stating that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on lifting the US blockade. French President Macron supported diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the US maritime blockade and Israeli attacks in Lebanon constitute violations of the ceasefire. He urged European nations to align their rhetoric with practical steps, particularly on sanctions relief, and called for multilateral guarantees to achieve lasting regional stability.