As tension rises a notch in the Middle East, the President of the Republic called on Iran to “use its influence” to ensure de-escalation.
The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, spoke with Massoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, then with Mr. Najib Mikati, President of the Council of Ministers of the Lebanese Republic, this Sunday, said the ‘Elysium.
During his interview, the Elysée specified that the President of the Republic “reiterated the need to obtain without delay the release of our compatriots held as state hostages in Iranian prisons in unacceptable conditions” while, this Saturday marked two years of arbitrary detention of one of the French hostages.
“Regarding the regional situation, the President of the Republic underlined Iran’s responsibility to support a general de-escalation and to use its influence in this direction with the destabilizing actors who garner its support to move towards a ceasefire both in Gaza and Lebanon.
During his meeting with the President of the Lebanese Council of Ministers, Emmanuel Macron reiterated “his solidarity with the Lebanese in the face of the intensification of Israeli strikes and the absolute necessity of obtaining a cease-fire from all parties.” fire without further delay in Lebanon, as in Gaza.
According to the Elysée, the president remains “fully mobilized, in conjunction with his regional and international partners, in order to achieve a de-escalation in the region and a resumption of discussions leading to political solutions, the only ones capable of guaranteeing peace and long-term security for all in the region.
