French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, calling on Tehran to immediately cease attacks against countries in the region.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the French leader shared details of the discussion on his social media account, emphasizing the need for regional stability.
During the conversation, President Macron described Iran's attacks against regional countries—carried out both directly and through various proxies, including those in Lebanon and Iraq—as "unacceptable" and demanded their immediate cessation. Macron further emphasized that France operates within a strict defensive framework to protect its interests, regional partners, and freedom of navigation, stating that any targeting of French assets is intolerable.
The French President noted that current developments are pushing the entire region toward chaos, which could lead to serious consequences for years to come. Furthermore, Macron addressed the threat posed by Iran's ballistic missile program, asserting that a new political and security framework must ensure peace in the region and guarantee that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. He also called for the release of two French citizens currently detained in Iran on charges of spying for France and Israel.
This diplomatic engagement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where France has historically maintained a complex role as a mediator while upholding its strategic alliances. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, France continues to advocate for de-escalation in the region, particularly concerning maritime security and the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. The call reflects broader international efforts to prevent the expansion of localized conflicts into a wider regional war.
