Emmanuel Macron reached out to Vladimir Putin to address the escalation of tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program, with Tehran ceasing cooperation with the IAEA. Previous refusal to communicate stemmed from Putin's Ukraine invasion. France seeks to diplomatically engage Moscow amidst multiple crises. Paris hopes Russia can persuade Iran to reinstate IAEA cooperation, permitting uranium enrichment within specific rights. The German foreign ministry warned of a disastrous signal from Iran's withdrawal, emphasizing the necessity of IAEA collaboration for diplomatic resolutions. France's foreign minister also denounced Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, advocating for legally sound negotiations.
Macron's call with Putin aimed at encouraging Russia to persuade Iran to reinstate cooperation with the IAEA, especially regarding uranium enrichment rights.
Iran's cessation of cooperation with the IAEA is tied to perceived failures to condemn Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities, damaging the non-proliferation treaty.
The German foreign ministry characterized Iran's suspension of IAEA cooperation as a disastrous signal, stressing the importance of Iran's engagement with the agency for diplomatic resolution.
France's foreign minister emphasized that Israeli actions contradict international law and have impeded Iran's nuclear ambitions, advocating for a negotiated resolution to prevent further escalation.
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