Macron Urges Pezeshkian to Leverage Iran-US Talks in Islamabad for Regional De-escalation
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad.
Macron urged Pezeshkian to make use of the talks to achieve a sustainable reduction in regional tensions and to secure a strong agreement on regional security.
"I asked the President of Iran to use the opportunity of the negotiations started in Islamabad to achieve a sustainable reduction in tensions and a strong agreement on regional security," Macron stated.
The French president also stressed the importance of fully observing the ceasefire throughout the region, including in Lebanon.
The announcement of the phone call came from Macron amid efforts to address escalating tensions in the Middle East through diplomatic engagement. Details of the conversation were shared publicly, highlighting France's position on leveraging current diplomatic opportunities in Pakistan's capital.
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