“Today I spoke with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkan and US President Donald Trump. I told them both that their decision to accept the ceasefire was the best possible one. I expressed hope that the ceasefire would be fully respected by each side of the conflict, in all areas of confrontation, including Lebanon. This is a necessary condition for a ceasefire to be credible and lasting. It must open the way to comprehensive negotiations capable of ensuring the security of all in the Middle East. Any agreement will have to take into account the concerns related to Iran's nuclear and missile program, as well as its regional policies and actions impeding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. In this way, a strong and lasting peace can be built, with the support of all those who are able to contribute to it. France will play a full role in this, closely coordinating with its partners in the Middle East. I also discussed this today during talks with the leaders of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Iraq,” wrote Emmanuel Macron, President of France, on the website
