Macron Rejects Military Hormuz Opening

0:00It's April 2nd. This is Global News Today, driven by AI tracking the world in real-time. French President Emmanuel Macron, straight-up called out a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz as totally unrealistic. This comes right after U.S. President Donald Trump pushed allies to help reopen the key shipping route. Macron dropped this during a trip to South Korea, saying some folks, including voices from the U.S., float the idea of using force. But he made it clear, France never backed that play. The risks are huge. It'd drag on forever and leave ships wide open to attacks from Iran's revolutionary guards and ballistic missiles. Closing Hormuz hits global oil flows hard, spiking prices worldwide. No fresh moves from other leaders yet, but Macron stands highlights the split in how allies see dealing with the blockade. Engines stay high around the Strait, with everyone watching of talks or tougher steps come next.