Iran and France FMs discuss regional war developments

Published May 3, 2026 Updated May 3, 2026 12:42am

The foreign ministers of Iran and France have had a phone call, in which they discussed regional and international developments related to the US-Israel war on Iran, Al Jazeera reports citing a statement released by Abbas Aragchi’s team.

The Iranian foreign minister has reportedly briefed his French counterpart, Jean Noel Barrot, on Iran’s strategic efforts to end the war, while the French foreign minister expressed France’s support for the ongoing diplomatic talks taking place, expressing hope these would lead to lasting peace and security in the region.

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