Macron says effort to liberate
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Macron says effort to liberate the Strait of Hormuz is unrealistic

French President Emmanuel Macron is reacting negatively to U.S. statements about European efforts to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He is also taking a swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump after statements about the future of NATO.

A military operation to "liberate" the Strait of Hormuz in the ongoing Iran war is downright "unrealistic," says Macron during a visit to South Korea on Thursday.

He notes that operations require enormous preparations and involve direct threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

In addition, Macron comments on statements from Trump, which he believes undermine the military alliance.

Trump "creates doubts about the US's commitments on a daily basis, which means that NATO is being eroded."

There is too much talk in all directions, according to Macron.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers

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