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2026-04-28 Europe

Macron says he will talk to Tehran about reopening Strait of Hormuz

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Posted by trailing wife 2026-04-28 2026-04-28 03:33|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1797 views ] Top
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1 France is a very important country - almost as important as Ireland or Spain!

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-04-28 03:44|| 2026-04-28 03:44|| Front Page Top

2 Precisely. Still, France has a long history of expertise in diplomacy. There is an infinitely greater than zero chance they might come up with something useful.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-04-28 04:06|| 2026-04-28 04:06|| Front Page Top

3 ^There is always a first time?

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-04-28 04:40|| 2026-04-28 04:40|| Front Page Top

4 I doubt he will meet with the real guys. He might bring some brochures so regime members can get their post regime plans lined up.

Posted by Super Hose 2026-04-28 06:18|| 2026-04-28 06:18|| Front Page Top

5 France has a long history of expertise in diplomacy.

Since when? Louis was a long time ago, so was Napolean, Degaulle...not so much...need we mention WW1 or 2?

Posted by alanc 2026-04-28 09:18|| 2026-04-28 09:18|| Front Page Top

6 He can teach them how to surrender

Posted by Frank G 2026-04-28 10:41|| 2026-04-28 10:41|| Front Page Top

7 ^ Ouchies.

Hey, if Macron can talk to Tehran why can't Frank? He's got a much firmer grasp of reality than Macron.

Posted by Matt 2026-04-28 11:02|| 2026-04-28 11:02|| Front Page Top

8 Oh well problem solved then. LOL

Posted by Hellfish 2026-04-28 11:58|| 2026-04-28 11:58|| Front Page Top

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