Emmanuel Macron

France’s Macron urged Iran to halt regional attacks and restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during talks with President Pezeshkian.Summary:French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.Macron urged Iran to halt attacks against countries in the region.He called for freedom of navigation to be restored in the Strait of Hormuz.Macron requested the release of detained French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris.France said its actions in the region are strictly defensive.Macron called for a new political and security framework for regional stability.He said the framework must prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and address missile threats.French President Emmanuel Macron said he had spoken directly with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, urging Tehran to halt attacks across the Middle East and help restore stability to regional shipping routes.In a series of posts on X, Macron said he called on Iran to immediately end what he described as “unacceptable attacks” targeting countries across the region, including Lebanon and Iraq, as tensions linked to the ongoing conflict continue to disrupt energy markets and maritime trade.The French leader emphasised that restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be a priority. The narrow waterway is a critical artery for global energy supplies, carrying roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.Recent attacks on shipping and rising geopolitical tensions have raised fears of prolonged disruption to the corridor, prompting international calls for diplomatic solutions to stabilise maritime traffic.In his remarks, Macron said France’s actions in the region remain strictly defensive and are aimed at protecting national interests while supporting broader international security.The French president also called for the establishment of a new political and security framework to address long-term tensions involving Iran and the wider region.According to Macron, any future arrangement must ensure that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons and must also address concerns about Tehran’s ballistic missile programme and its regional activities.The call reflects growing diplomatic efforts by European powers to push for a broader security framework in the Middle East as global powers seek to prevent further escalation and stabilise energy markets affected by the conflict.Macron said only a comprehensive political approach could provide lasting peace and security for the region and the international community. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

[»] Jump to Summary... In a move aimed at calming regional tensions, Emmanuel Macron has proposed Paris as the location for ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. Lebanon has reportedly expressed openness to talks, signaling a potential diplomatic opening after weeks of escalating conflict. Meanwhile, Israel maintains a firm stance, insisting that any discussion must [...]