ALERT: Macron and the Saudi prince want to “contribute to de-escalation”
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“While discussions have just opened in Islamabad, we have agreed to remain in close contact to contribute to de-escalation, freedom of navigation and the conclusion of an agreement to ensure lasting peace and security in the region,” the French president wrote on We discussed the need to restore fully free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as quickly as possible,” added Emmanuel Macron. “A robust and lasting diplomatic solution” A fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States entered its fourth day, this Saturday, while American Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad, as did an Iranian delegation, for negotiations whose format – direct or indirect – was not specified.Emmanuel Macron also spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, again calling for “respect for the ceasefire and its application in Lebanon”, and emphasizing the “need for a robust and lasting diplomatic solution”. For his part, the Turkish president highlighted “the diplomatic efforts supported by Turkey, jointly with the countries concerned” to achieve a ceasefire in Iran. Israel continues to strike Lebanon Regarding Lebanon, the Turkish head of state also considered “that there should be no room for initiatives likely to sabotage the ceasefire” in this country, subjected this week to violent bombings by Israel in response to Hezbollah attacks. pro-Iranian.Our file on the war in IranSince the truce, Tehran and Washington have disagreed on the question of the inclusion of Lebanon in a peace agreement. Israel is determined to continue its fight against pro-Iranian Hezbollah there, and carried out the deadliest strikes of this war on Wednesday, with at least 357 dead in one day, according to the latest report.
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