French Foreign Minister Says Political Solution Is Only Way Out of Iran War
Jean-Noel Barrot told his Iranian counterpart that only a political settlement can bring an end to the current conflict.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that a political solution is the only possible option for ending the current war, according to Mehr News Agency.
The remarks were made during a meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The report did not specify further details of the discussion, including any concrete proposals raised by either side or a timeline envisioned for pursuing a political settlement.
France has historically played a role in diplomatic efforts related to Iran, including participation in negotiations over Iran's nuclear program alongside other European and international powers. Barrot's comments reflect a continued French emphasis on diplomacy as the preferred approach to resolving regional tensions involving Iran.
The meeting took place amid a broader wave of bilateral talks involving Iranian officials during the UN General Assembly's high-level week, as Tehran has engaged with multiple foreign counterparts on the sidelines of the summit.
No further details on specific next steps or a formal joint statement from the Araghchi-Barrot meeting were included in the available report.
Sources
- French FM says political solution only way out in Iran war — Mehr News (Iran)
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