Macron sharply criticized Trump after the U.S. president mocked him over a viral video showing his wife, Brigitte, appearing to shove him.

Macron, who held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, said they both believe in international law, the international order and the democratic values, adding: “This is why ... we both advocate for a return to peace, a ceasefire, calm, and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.”

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung say they have agreed to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

During his state visit to Seoul, Macron pushed back against the military deployment and action in the Middle East.

The Strait of Hormuz has been virtually blocked by Iran since early in the Middle East war sparked by US-Israeli strikes on February 28.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday after visiting fellow US ally Japan, where he praised Europe's "predictability" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump over the Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi wrapped up their joint press conference in Tokyo with an unexpected Dragon Ball pose. The moment sent social media into a frenzy as anime fans worldwide called it iconic.