French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has responded to US President Donald Trump's remarks, saying France does not need any statement to express its opinion on Iran.
"France expresses its sovereign opinion in Iran. It is firmly committed to peace and security in the region and is committed to easing tensions and does not need any permission," said Ludriane in a statement published by the French Foreign Ministry's press service.
The French minister stressed that Paris is sincere to the 2015 Vienna agreement, saying that "France respects its signature (under the document), as do other parties to the treaty, except the United States, and insists that Iran return to fulfill its obligations."
"The escalation of tension requires political initiatives to create conditions for dialogue. This is exactly what President Macron is doing in a completely transparent manner with our partners, primarily with the European countries that have signed the agreement," he said. , In order not to turn into a serious confrontation. "
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said on Thursday no one was authorized to talk to Iran on behalf of his country, accusing French President Emmanuel Macron of sending "conflicting signals" to Tehran over possible talks.
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