DIRECT. War in the Middle East: Emmanuel Macron considers Iranian strikes “unacceptable”

RECAP’. Update at 9:30 p.m., on the 67th day of the conflict

– THE Iranian Revolutionary Guards promised a “Put it back on” to ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz other than by the route they impose. Donald Trump a appelé l’Iran à “He who is intelligent will be fair.”

– Emmanuel Macron indicated that he was going to speak to his Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian, after the renewed tensions between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. The President of the Republic described« inacceptables » Iranian strikes against the United Arab Emirates, which Tehran later “categorically” denied.

– Israël said he was ready to deploy « toute l’armée de l’air » against Iran « si nécessaire ». Israeli justice extended the detention of the two activists until Sunday “Gaza Flotilla” Arrêtés au large from Grèce.

21 h 09 – Iran categorically denies attacking the Emirates

The Iranian military command has “catégoriquement” denied having attacked the United Arab Emirates, which said it had activated its air defense for the second day in a row in the face of missiles and drones fired from Iran.

“The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have not carried out any missile or drone operations against the United Arab Emirates in recent days.”said the spokesperson for the headquarters of the armed forces command Khatam Al-Anbiya, quoted by state television. “If such action had been taken, we would have announced it firmly and clearly. Therefore, the report of the Ministry of Defense of this country is categorically denied and completely unfounded.”insisted the spokesperson.

Brazilian President Lula has demanded the « libération immédiate » of the Brazilian Thiago Avila and the Spaniard Saïf Abu Keshek, pro-Palestinian activists of the Gaza flotilla, judging « injustifiable » the extension of their detention by Israel.

“Our government, as well as that of Spain, of which a national is also detained, demands that they benefit from all security guarantees and be immediately released.”declared Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the social network X. Arrested last Thursday off the coast of Crete, the two activists saw their detention extended until Sunday by Israeli justice.

19 h 44 – Israël prêt éployer « toute l’armée de l’air »

Israel is ready to deploy « toute l’armée de l’air » against Iran « si nécessaire »declared its new leader during his taking office ceremony. “We are closely monitoring developments in Iran, and are prepared to deploy the entire air force to the east if necessary.”he declared general Omer Tischler, who prends the succession of general Tomer Bar é ce poste clé.

Israel is “Prét à répondre avec force” in the event of an attack from Iran, said the chief of staff of the Israeli army, Eyal Zamir. “The Israeli army remains on high alert on all fronts. We are following developments closely” in the Gulf, and « sommes prêts à répondre avec force à toute attempt de porter atteinte à Israël »he declared during the handover ceremony of the head of the air force, near Tel Aviv.

7:08 p.m. – Iranian Revolutionary Guards promise “firm response”

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have promised a “Put it back on” to ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz other than by the route they impose, at a time when the United States is carrying out an operation aimed at getting stranded boats out of the Gulf.

“We warn all ships considering passing through the Strait of Hormuz that the only safe passage is the corridor previously announced by Iran.”affirmed the ideological army of the Islamic Republic in a press release. “Any diversion of ships to other routes is dangerous and will result in a firm response from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy.”according to this press release published by state television.

18 h 07 – Trump appeal l’Iran à « faire ce qui est intelligent »

Donald Trump a appelé l’Iran à “He who is intelligent will be fair”adding that he did not want to intervene and “Protect the nation”. “They should do the smart thing, because we don’t want to go out there and kill people. I don’t want to do that.”declared the American president during an exchange with journalists in the Oval Office.

4:38 p.m. – Air defense activated in the face of Iranian drone and missile attacks

The United Arab Emirates indicated that its air defenses intercepted missiles and drones fired from Iran for a second consecutive day, despite the fragile ceasefire in force since April 8 in the conflict in the Middle East.

“UAE air defense systems are activated in the face of missile and drone threats”Who “They come from Iran”declared the Ministry of Defense in a press release on X. Iran had resumed these attacks the day before, interrupted by the truce, on the first day of an American operation to which Tehran had threatened to respond in the Strait of Hormuz.

14 h 39 – Washington « ne cherche pas à se battre » avec ses opérations à Ormuz

Washington “Ne cherche pas à se battre” with its operations to protect commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, declared US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth. “We are not looking to fight. But we also can’t let Iran block an international shipping route from innocent countries.”said the minister during a press conference at the Pentagon.

“If you attack U.S. troops or innocent commercial ships, you will face an overwhelming and devastating U.S. force.”a-t-il toutefois adressé à Téhéran. L’armée américaine “is ready to resume major combat operations against Iran if the order is givenâ€assured Chief of Staff Dan Caine, present alongside Pete Hegseth.

2:04 p.m. – Spain calls for release of pro-Palestinian activist

Spain again demanded the « libération immédiate » of the Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek, member of the “Gaza Flotilla”after his detention in Israel was extended until Sunday by an Ashkelon court, a Foreign Ministry source said.

Calling at “respect for all their rights” and describing his detention as« illégale »this same source assured in a message sent to the press that “The consul would continue to visit him, providing him with all the necessary protection and remaining in permanent contact with his family.”.

1:57 p.m. – Macron says he will speak to Iranian president

French President Emmanuel Macron indicated that he would speak to his Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian, after the renewed tensions between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz.

“I am speaking just now to the Iranian presidentâ€he declared at a press conference in Yerevan, recalling that he condemned Iran’s new strikes against the United Arab Emirates and called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

11am 56am – Israel extends detention of militants

Israeli justice extended the detention of the two activists until Sunday “Gaza Flotilla” arrested off the coast of Greece, he told the NGO Adalah.

The hearing was held in the morning in Ashkelon, on the Israeli coast. Justice had already validated a first extension of their incarceration last Sunday, at the request of the Israeli state which accuses the Spaniard Saif Abu Keshek and the Brazilian Thiago Avila of links with Palestinian Hamas, which the two men deny.

11:43 a.m. – Iranian foreign minister to visit China

The head of Iranian diplomacy Abbas Araghchi will travel to China for discussions which will focus on the situation in the Middle East, announced the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“During this visit, he will meet with his Chinese counterpart (Wang Yi) and will discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international news.”indicates a brief press release from the ministry.

9:03 a.m. – Iran says it “has not started” its standoff with the United States

The influential speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has warned that his country has “I began to pas encore” its standoff with the United States, the day after skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz.

“We know that continuing the current situation is untenable for the United States, and we haven’t even started yet.”wrote in Persian on the X network Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, leader of the Iranian team in the discussions aimed at ending the war.

He added that the United States and its allies had jeopardized shipping and energy security and deemed their “Malicious presence was on the wane” in the Middle East

8 h 39 – India condemns drone attack on Emirates

New Delhi condemned the drone attack on the Fujairah oil site in the United Arab Emirates, in which three Indian nationals were injured on Monday, and called for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

“We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.”declared Tuesday the spokesperson for Indian diplomacy, Randhir Jaiswal, in a press release.

India, the world’s third largest oil buyer, imports around half of its crude needs via the Strait of Hormuz blocked due to conflict in the Middle East. “We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and trade in the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with international law.”added © Randhir Jaiswal.

7 h 31 – Maersk announces that one of its ships has left Hormuz

Danish container freight giant Maersk said one of its ships, the American-flagged Alliance Fairfax, had left the Strait of Hormuz.

“The FAIRFAX ALLIANCE, a U.S.-flagged vehicle-carrying vessel operated by Farrell Lines, Inc., a subsidiary of the U.S. carrier Maersk Line Limited (MLL), passed through the Strait of Hormuz and departed the Persian Gulf on May 4.”indicated Maersk. “The transit took place without incident and all crew members are safe and sound.”.

7:03 a.m. – First oil delivery to Japan since the start of the war

A shipment of Russian crude oil arrived in Japan on Monday, the first delivery from Moscow to the country since the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, according to local media. Japan depends on the Middle East for about 95% of its oil imports and is working to diversify its sources of energy resources.

A ship carrying crude oil from the Sakhalin-2 natural gas project has reached the coast of Imabari (southwest), reported several Japanese media including TV Tokyo and the Asahi Shimbun, citing anonymous officials from the wholesaler Taiyo Oil.

6:22 a.m. – Macron denounces “unacceptable” Iranian strikes

French President Emmanuel Macron called« inacceptables » Iranian strikes against the United Arab Emirates, which on Monday reported the first attacks on Tehran in more than a month in the war in the Middle East, with drones and cruise missiles.

“The Iranian strikes today (Monday) against UAE civilian infrastructure are unjustified and unacceptable.”denounced Emmanuel Macron on

6:17 a.m. – Starmer calls for end to Middle East escalation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday evening condemned Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates and called for a diplomatic solution in the Middle East.

“UK condemns drone and missile strikes that targeted UAE”by réagi Keir Starmer. “This escalation must stop. Iran must meaningfully engage in negotiations to ensure that the Middle East ceasefire endures and that a long-term diplomatic solution is achieved.”added the head of the British government.

RÉCAP – L’essentiel de l’actualité de la nuit à 6 h 15

– Saudi Arabia warned of a new« escalade militaire » in the Gulf and called for continued mediation efforts between Iran and the United States“with a view to achieving a political solution that spares the region from drifting towards greater tensions and instabilityâ€.

– A drone attack having targeted the oil site of Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates, made trois blessésof Indian nationality, according to local authorities. Iran denies having intended to target Emirates, denounces « l’aventurisme militaire américain ».

– The American president assured that there had been no « dégâts » in the Strait of Hormuz, with the exception of shots against a South Korean ship. The American president also affirmed that the United States had destroyed seven Iranian boatswhere the American Navy spoke of six boats.

– Deux étrangers ont été blessés in the attack on a residential building in the coastal town of Bukha, à Omanon the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported.

– The pro-Iranian Hezbollah reported ongoing fighting in a border town in southern Lebanon with Israeli forces, despite the truce in force.