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Macron urges Iran president to 'resume diplomatic talks': French presidency

Macron urges Iran president to 'resume diplomatic talks': French presidency

LBCI22-06-2025
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday urged Tehran to resume diplomatic talks as he spoke to Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian after U.S. strikes on the country's nuclear facilities, the French presidency said.
"The president reiterated his call for the immediate release of our two hostages, de-escalation and the resumption of diplomatic talks," Macron's office said, referring to two French nationals held by Iran.
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