Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:27pm on 02 Apr 2026,Thursday International
Emmanuel Macron strongly criticised Donald Trump over personal remarks targeting him and his wife, calling them “neither elegant nor up to standard.” Trump had mocked Macron during a private lunch, referencing a past viral video and questioning France’s support in the Iran conflict while labelling NATO a “paper tiger.” The comments triggered rare cross-party backlash in France, with leaders condemning the tone amid global tensions. Macron also warned against military action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing diplomacy with Iran as the only viable solution to avoid prolonged conflict and risks to global shipping. (PC: India Today)
