I held discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
To all of them, I delivered the same message: it is essential that an agreement between the United States and Iran be reached quickly. This opportunity must be seized now.
The priority must be the conclusion of a ceasefire and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without any conditions and in accordance with international law. Discussions should then continue to reach a comprehensive and robust agreement on the other issues, particularly the nuclear and ballistic programs, as well as regional stability.
France stands ready to play its full part: by helping to resume maritime traffic through the multinational independent mission established with the United Kingdom, by supporting the nuclear discussions with its expertise and capabilities, and by contributing to the necessary establishment of a regional security framework, alongside the partners whose protection it has helped ensure in recent months.
Regarding regional stability, it must begin with Lebanon, where it is urgent that all weapons fall silent, once and for all. Nothing justifies the major escalation currently underway in southern Lebanon. France will continue its support to the Lebanese authorities in their efforts to restore the sovereignty of the State and the territorial integrity of the country.
: Emmanuel Macron
President of France