Jean-Noel Barrot

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot discussed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and regional developments during a phone call. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's comments on demining efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Iran's sole responsibility for the task.

France warns that UN sanctions on Iran will not be lifted without its approval, emphasizing the need for major concessions from Iran and addressing its ballistic missile program and support for proxies. The foreign minister stated that French approval, as a UNSC member, is legally required for any sanctions relief, and France, along with Britain and Germany, seeks a role in shaping upcoming nuclear negotiations.

France's foreign ministry denied requesting the ban of an Iranian opposition rally in Paris. The Paris-based NCRI claimed the rally was canceled after a call between French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi. The ministry stated the minister did not mention the protest or request its cancellation.

France's foreign minister states that UN sanctions on Iran will not be lifted without France's approval and emphasizes the need for a final accord addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile program, and support for proxies. France, a UN Security Council veto-holder, insists on its role in regional stability discussions.

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot notes positive signs in ongoing US-Iran talks, expressing cautious optimism as both sides show willingness to reach an agreement. He conveyed this message to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and emphasized the need to resolve the current untenable situation.

Lebanon's foreign minister Youssef Raji stated the country will not permit any party to negotiate on its behalf, a reference widely seen as addressing Iran. Discussions with French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris focused on ongoing negotiations with Israel, a potential ceasefire, and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory. France reaffirmed support for Lebanon and plans to host an international conference to bolster the Lebanese army.

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that Israeli settlers could face additional sanctions in the coming days due to illegal settlements in the West Bank and settler violence against Palestinians. The European Union imposed sanctions on settlers and their supporting organizations last month.

European leaders have condemned Israel’s expanding incursion into Lebanon following the Israeli military's capture of Beaufort castle. France requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting, with President Emmanuel Macron calling for an end to the fighting and Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot seeking a Monday session.

The U.S. and Iran are nearing a 60-day ceasefire extension, Strait of Hormuz reopening, and nuclear program talks, though final approval remains pending. Israel has expanded its control of Gaza to 70% and severed ties with the U.N. Secretary General over a sexual violence blacklist. France seeks an investigation into alleged mistreatment of French nationals by Israeli authorities during a Gaza flotilla.

France has banned Israeli far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering French territory, citing growing international anger over the treatment of a Gaza-bound activist flotilla. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced the decision, urging the European Union to impose sanctions alongside Italy.