France Urges Immediate Lifting of Hormuz Blockade Following Pezeshkian Call
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on May 7, 2026, expressing deep concern over the escalation of maritime conflict. Macron condemned strikes against Emirati civilian infrastructure and ships near the Strait of Hormuz, labeling them 'unjustified.' He called on both the United States and Iran to lift the blockade in the strait immediately and without conditions to prevent further disruption to global energy supplies and maritime security.
Date: May 7, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: CBS News