President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for speaking cavalierly in a speech.

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.”

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to US President Donald Trump's publication of their private messages, saying he stands by what he said. Source: Macron speaking to ...

Whoever succeeds Mr Macron (who cannot stand for a third consecutive term) will have to bide their time. In practice, their first move in office will be to dissolve the gridlocked parliament in order to secure a working legislative majority.

President Emmanuel Macron’s solemn speech on French nuclear deterrence, delivered on March 2, 2026, from the Île Longue submarine-launched ballistic