# Macron links French protests to US-Iran war amid criticism from Trump and Vance

https://mins.news/en/item/106931

- Fox News, 2026-10-19 22:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/beleaguered-macron-cites-us-iran-war-factor-protests-amid-trump-vance-criticism

> Emmanuel Macron said the Persian Gulf conflict was driving living costs and fuel prices cited by demonstrators amid riots and looting in France. He said France was suffering the consequences and would visit the Gulf to discuss the energy crisis. Donald Trump criticized France’s border policy, while JD Vance attacked its immigration policy. Experts cited in the report disputed Macron’s explanation, and French officials blamed the ultra-left for disorder.

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