Macron urges coordinated US-Iran reopening of Strait of Hormuz amid "Project Freedom" tensions
May 04, 2026
US President Donald Trump has launched "Project Freedom" to "guide" stranded international vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump frames this as a humanitarian mission, French President Emmanuel Macron has urged a "coordinated" reopening with Iran, warning France will not join operations under an "unclear framework."