France says that the objective of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon will be pursued through diplomacy, Anadolu reports quoting a statement from a foreign ministry spokesperson.

“The [French foreign] minister … reaffirmed the objective that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon, and reiterated the determination of France and its E3 partners to achieve this objective through diplomacy,” the statement says.

The spokesperson adds that the minister expressed full support for the International Atomic Energy Agency in implementing its mandate to verify non-proliferation obligations and promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy under safe and responsible conditions.

It further says the talks took place during the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, where discussions focused on broader backing for the treaty framework.