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Macron tells ABC News' David Muir: 'Hormuz Strait was probably underestimated'

Macron said the talks aim to secure a deal that would reopen the strait as global fuel prices rise, with France ready to help protect transit.

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In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with ABC News' David Muir, French President Emmanuel Macron said the "main objective" of his meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday was "to find the right deal in order to open" the Strait of Hormuz and address the escalating global energy crisis that has caused the price of gas, diesel and jet fuel to spike.

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In an interview with ABC News, the President of France revealed the topics discussed with Trump on the sidelines of the UN Assembly, where he criticized the American's decision to start a war with Iran.

·Lisboa, Portugal
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In an interview with ABC News, the President of France revealed the topics discussed with Trump on the sidelines of the UN Assembly, where he criticized the American's decision to start a war with Iran.

·Lisboa, Portugal
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In his speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the French President emphasized the need to respect international law and considered freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz one of France's strategic priorities.

·Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Mehr News Agency broke the news in Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of) on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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