French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on March 03, 2026. [Mustafa Yalçın - Anadolu Agency]
French President Emmanuel Macron said that a war waged by the United States and Israel against Iran would not provide a lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, urging a return to diplomacy. Speaking to reporters during a state visit to South Korea, Macron stressed that “a targeted military operation, even if it lasts only a few weeks, will not provide a permanent solution to the nuclear issue.” He warned that without a framework for diplomatic and technical negotiations, the situation could deteriorate again within months or years, emphasizing that only sustained negotiations and a comprehensive agreement can ensure long-term stability and monitoring. Macron added that proposals to “liberate” the Strait of Hormuz through military action are unrealistic, cautioning that […]

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