Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:02pm on 02 Apr 2026,Thursday International
Emmanuel Macron said it is “unrealistic” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by military force. He spoke after Donald Trump urged allies to help secure the route. In a national address, Trump said US goals against Iran were “nearing completion”. He warned strikes would continue “extremely hard” for two to three weeks. Iran’s army chief replied that no invader would survive if US troops entered the country. The conflict has also involved Hezbollah attacks near Israel. Oil prices rose after the speech, as markets reacted to uncertainty over the key shipping route. (PC: The Indian Express)
