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Title:WRAP: Trump criticises allies over rejection of Hormuz request, as Iran and Israel trade airstrikes
Date:17th March 2026
Summary: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday (March 17) France would never take part in operations to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, pushing back on comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that Paris was willing to help.
Trump, speaking at a White House event on Monday (March 16) said he had spoken to Macron, giving him an "8 out of 10" score on his stance towar