French President Emmanuel Macron
Macron urges Iran to back de-escalation in Middle East
French President reiterates to Lebanon's caretaker PM the "absolute necessity" of obtaining a ceasefire in Lebanon without further delay.
Monday 14/10/2024
PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday urged his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian to support a "general de-escalation" in the Middle East during a conversation, the presidential office said.
In a separate discussion, Macron reiterated to Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati the "absolute necessity" of obtaining a ceasefire in Lebanon without further delay.