French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Iran's ballistic missile program must be addressed in future negotiations, according to N12. The remark comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran following recent regional escalation.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for Iran's ballistic missile program to be a central topic in future negotiations between the United States and Iran, as reported by N12. The statement reinforces Macron's broader approach to the emerging diplomatic framework: earlier today, The Zioneer reported his welcome of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and his commitment to supporting Lebanese sovereignty.
Macron's latest demand — adding missiles to the negotiable agenda — signals that France, a key European stakeholder in any nuclear deal, is pressing for a broader scope than a purely nuclear accord. The ballistic missile issue has long been a point of contention: previous rounds of talks between Washington and Tehran left the missile program off the table, a position Israel and Gulf states have criticized.
The timing of the remark, following weeks of direct US military strikes on Iranian infrastructure and Iranian retaliatory barrages, indicates European efforts to shape the post-escalation diplomatic track. It remains unclear whether Iran has signaled any willingness to discuss its missile capabilities.
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- DevelopingMacron stresses Iran pact's importance for global economy and Hormuz reopening
- DevelopingTrump says US military on alert, urges Iran to return to negotiations after missile barrage
- DevelopingReport: US to present Iran reconstruction plan, ballistic missiles excluded from talks
- StrongTrump: US and Iran close to 60-day ceasefire deal, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
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