Macron demands unconditional Hormuz opening

French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly demanded the "full unconditional opening" of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. His statement adds a major European voice to the international pressure on Iran regarding access to the critical global shipping lane. Macron's demand aligns with earlier calls from EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for permanent freedom of navigation in the strait. The French position stands in contrast to Iran's conditions for transit, which require coordination with Tehran and the IRGC.