INTERNATIONAL — April 12, 2026
Macron Urges Pezeshkian to Leverage Iran-US Talks in Islamabad for Regional De-escalation
French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, urging him to use the ongoing Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad to reduce regional tensions and secure a strong security agreement. Macron also emphasized full compliance with the ceasefire, including in Lebanon.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read
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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French President Emmanuel Macron had a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, stressing that the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan should "pave the way for a lasting de-escalation."
As talks between US and Iranian ... counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on phone, urging him to “seize the opportunity” and “pave the way for a lasting de-escalation”.
- Macron tells Pezeshkian to seize Islamabad opportunity amid US-Iran talks - Türkiye Todayturkiyetoday.com
French President Macron calls Iranian President Pezeshkian to urge Tehran to seize the Islamabad negotiations as an opening for lasting de-escalation
- Macron speaks to Pezeshkian, urges to 'seize opportunity for de-escalation' amid US-Iran talks in Islamabad- Moneycontrol.commoneycontrol.com
Masoud Pezeshkian, pressing Tehran to take advantage of the ongoing negotiations in Islamabad and “seize the opportunity” to move toward lasting calm
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