Iran France FMs hold phone conversation urge diplomacy amid rising tensions

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot had a phone conversation on Tuesday evening with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot had a phone conversation on Tuesday evening with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

During the talks, Barrot expressed concern over the growing tensions and emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue and the need to return to a diplomatic path.

In response, the Iranian foreign minister noted the activation of the so-called snapback mechanism by European countries at the UN Security Council lacks any political or legal legitimacy, warning the move would escalate tensions and deepen the crisis.

Araghchi also reiterated the purely peaceful nature of the Islamic Republic Iran’s nuclear program. Referring to the recent agreement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), he stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always considered diplomacy the only solution to international issues, including its nuclear program, and is ready to engage in any fair and balanced solution that ensures mutual interests.

Both sides also discussed the state of bilateral relations, including consular matters, and stressed the need to continue direct contacts and consultations.