Macron urges revival of U.S.-Iran talks to reduce tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the restart of stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran, urging both sides to resolve misunderstandings and prevent further escalation, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
In a post on the social media platform X on Tuesday, Macron emphasized that “it is essential that the ceasefire be fully respected by all parties, and that it also extend to Lebanon.”
Yesterday, I spoke with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, as well as with U.S. President Donald Trump.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 14, 2026
I urged the resumption of the negotiations suspended in Islamabad, the clearing up of misunderstandings, and the avoidance of any further escalation.…
As Qazinform News Agency reported in March, French President Emmanuel Macron said that developments in the Middle East would not alter the position taken by Ukraine’s partners regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Macron made the remarks in Paris during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He added that the escalation of tensions in the region should not be interpreted as creating a pause in measures related to the conflict. During the talks in Paris, Macron and Zelensky discussed the broader sanctions framework, as well as vessels used to transport Russian oil.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that US President Donald Trump warned that NATO could face “very serious examination,” expressing disappointment with the alliance over what he described as insufficient support for the United States during its war against Iran.