Macron’s call coincides with heightened tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, critical for global trade. Trump threatened to destroy Iranian power plants if the strait was not reopened within 48 hours. In response, Iran has issued warnings of retaliatory strikes, with state media reporting a list of potential targets in the Middle East. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has indicated that such attacks could disrupt electricity and water supplies in Gulf Arab states.