France, April 14 -- RFI: After 45 days of conflict in the Middle East, the United States yesterday imposed a blockade on Iran's ports. President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy any Iranian fast attack vessel that tries to break the blockade. Iran has called this an illegal act of piracy. What is France's position on this blockade?

Jean-Noel Barrot: France's position is that the free movement of ships in international waters is a common good of humanity, and it must be respected everywhere and at all times. It is therefore urgent that this blockade be lifted. I believe this issue was in fact at the heart of the talks between the United States and Iran held in Pakistan over the weekend.

RFI: But those talks failed, the negotiations...