Trump says Macron willing to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Middle East Eye · March 16, 2026 Politics

Trump says Macron willing to help reopen Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump says he has spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron about efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a White House event on Monday, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio would soon announce which countries are prepared to assist the United States.