French President Macron Addresses Trump's Iran Policy and Personal Remarks

During an official trip to South Korea, French President Emmanuel Macron commented on various statements made by US President Donald Trump, addressing Trump's approach to Iran and personal remarks concerning Macron's wife, Brigitte. Macron characterized Trump's Iran policy statements as frequently contradictory and expressed skepticism regarding military solutions for the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. He also clarified comments Trump made about Brigitte Macron, stating they were taken out of context.

Trump's Contradictory Iran Policy Statements

President Macron noted that US President Donald Trump frequently expressed contradictory positions regarding Iran. His comments came during a visit to South Korea, following a trip to Japan.

"President Macron noted that US President Donald Trump frequently expressed contradictory positions regarding Iran."

Strait of Hormuz Strategy: "Unrealistic" Military Force

Macron described Trump's suggestion to use military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as "unrealistic." He elaborated that France does not support this approach, explaining that such an operation would be prolonged and would expose all vessels transiting the strait to risks from Revolutionary Guard forces and ballistic missiles.

Doubts on Military Action for Iran's Nuclear Program

Regarding Iran's nuclear program, Macron questioned the effectiveness of targeted military action, even if short-term, in achieving a long-term resolution or permanently curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions. He emphasized that without a framework for diplomatic and technical negotiations, the situation could deteriorate within months or years.

"Without a framework for diplomatic and technical negotiations, the situation could deteriorate within months or years."

Clarifying Comments on Brigitte Macron

Macron also addressed recent comments made by Trump concerning his wife, Brigitte Macron. These remarks reportedly referenced a 2025 video, which, according to some reports, suggested Macron was "still recovering from a right to the jaw," or accused Brigitte of domestic violence. Macron clarified that he and his wife were "playing around" in the video and that the moment was taken out of context. He characterized Trump's claims as "neither elegant nor up to standard."

"He characterized Trump's claims as 'neither elegant nor up to standard.'"