President Emmanuel Macron of France has hailed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, calling for rapid and complete implementation by all parties.
Macron expects the pact to enable a prompt reopening of the Hormuz Strait, saying the unrestricted resumption of maritime traffic is crucial for regional stability and the global economy.
The agreement, according to the French leader, also paves the way for comprehensive talks in the service of peace and security for all in the Middle East.
The negotiations, he underscored, must address concerns related to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs, as well as “its policy of regional destabilization.”
“This is how we will be able to build a solid and lasting peace,” the President noted. “France is prepared to play its full part, alongside its partners.”
Macron assured his country’s resolute support for Lebanon’s efforts to restore its sovereignty, safeguard stability, territorial integrity, and meet the needs of its population.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the U.S.-Iran agreement as “a hugely important step forward” in ending the conflict, ensuring regional stability, and reopening the Hormuz Strait.
The British leader urged a total implementation of the MoU to guarantee the Strait remains permanently open, as well as the finalization of elements of the nuclear agreement.
Expressing readiness to support the technical talks, Starmer demands a “toll-free freedom of navigation” to ease the severe economic impacts on families around the world.
The PM promised continued participation in defensive and independent multilateral missions, citing the UK and France’s role in operations, including mine-clearing.
Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s position that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, stressing that Tehran’s nuclear commitments must be robust, verifiable, and fully implemented.
France, UK list expectations after US-Iran deal
