Macron said that war does not provide a lasting solution to the nuclear issue, alluding to Tehran's controversial nuclear program. He also described discussions about a military operation to "open" the Strait of Hormuz as "unrealistic." "Some people advocate the idea of freeing the Strait of Hormuz by force through a military operation, a stance sometimes put forward by the United States, although it has changed. That has never been an option we supported because it is unrealistic. It would last forever and expose all who pass through the strait to risks from the Revolutionary Guards, but also from ballistic missiles," he said. Touching on Trump's repeated threats to withdraw the U.S. from NATO, Macron said the American president is undermining the alliance by sowing doubt about the U.S.'s commitment.