DIRECT - Middle East: Iran threatens the United States, Strait of Hormuz under high tension

Iran warned that the U.S. military would be attacked if it approached the Strait of Hormuz, following President Donald Trump's announcement of an operation to unblock this strategic waterway. Emmanuel Macron called for a concerted reopening of the strait between Iran and the United States, emphasizing the importance of respecting the ceasefire in Lebanon. Additionally, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of enormous repercussions in the Asia-Pacific due to oil supply difficulties related to this blockage.