French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France will never participate in operations to open the Strait of Hormuz, thereby denying the statements of his US counterpart Donald Trump, who indicated that Paris was ready to provide assistance. Intense international efforts and contacts continue to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, amidst ongoing divergences in positions between the United States and its Western allies. This comes despite US President Donald Trump's assertion that his country no longer needs assistance from NATO countries, in a sharp criticism of their stance. Meanwhile, a British general confirmed that opening the strait may require 'overwhelming force', acknowledging the existence of risks. Trump, on Monday, stated that he had spoken with Macron and gave his position, which supports building up a coalition, a '8 out of 10' rating.
