Macron: I Will Meet with Iranian President Today

Macron claimed that Iran alone is responsible for violating its commitments, yet Tehran has decided to open its doors to the agency. He also referred to Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, stating that the next steps will be crucial: “Either Iran takes action and returns to the path of peace and accountability, or the snapback mechanism must be applied.”

The French President asserted that peace in the region is only possible if Iran’s nuclear program is fully brought under control. He further highlighted France’s recent move to formally recognize the State of Palestine and urged other countries to follow this step to establish peace.

Macron explained that achieving such peace requires the fulfillment of multiple conditions. He stated that France is ready to facilitate an immediate peace process, the release of hostages, a ceasefire, stabilization in Gaza, the demilitarization of the area through the dissolution of Hamas, and mutual recognition between Israel and Palestine. He clarified that this peace would mean a demilitarized Palestinian state recognizing Israel, while Israel reciprocally recognizes the State of Palestine.

The French President also warned the Israeli regime that if it seeks perpetual war with its neighbors, it will find neither security nor stability. Macron called for global support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), emphasizing that enforcing the rulings of these courts provides the best means to counter the logic of “might makes right.”

He also warned against diminishing collective efforts to address environmental crises, stressing that climate change is out of control and biodiversity is collapsing. Macron defended a multilateral approach focused on peace, noting that emphasizing divisions disrupts global order and diminishes the collective capacity to resolve major disputes and address global challenges.

Macron pointed out that after 80 years since the establishment of the United Nations, the current dire state of the world is unacceptable, with many questioning whether the UN’s promises have been realized or align with reality. He also highlighted the increasing international, national, and domestic conflicts worldwide, including in Haiti, Myanmar, Ukraine, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and noted the rise of criminal and terrorist activities alongside deliberate violations of the Geneva Conventions.

Macron’s speech began on Tuesday evening (New York time), following his address on Monday night at a special UN session titled “Two-State Solution Summit,” in which he spoke on ending the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and, in an unprecedented move, formally recognized an independent Palestinian state. This historic decision was described as a “necessary step for lasting peace and security in the Middle East” and called for the immediate resumption of constructive negotiations between the two sides. The announcement was widely welcomed by UN member states and drew varied reactions from other regional actors. Analysts believe that Macron’s stance could influence the trajectory of Middle Eastern developments and the course of Security Council negotiations.