Iran facing imminent reinstatement of UN sanctions, according to Macron
In a significant development, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the United Nations sanctions against Iran will be reinstated by the end of this month. The decision comes after Britain, France, and Germany triggered a mechanism to 'snapback' the sanctions, as outlined in a UN Security Council resolution.
The move follows concerns about Iran's nuclear program and its ballistic capacities, which were discussed in an interview Macron gave in Paris. The interview, broadcast on Channel 12, also saw Macron expressing apprehensions about regional destabilization coming from Iran.
Macron, along with his British and German counterparts, is a signatory to a 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran. However, the latest news received from Iran has been met with a lack of seriousness, leading to the decision to reinstate the sanctions. The specifics of how the sanctions will be reinstated were not detailed in the interview.
During the discussion, Macron made it clear that France has been a consistent player on the Iranian issue. He also addressed Israelis directly, stating that he never underestimated the risk of a nuclear bomb in Iran.
The interview also touched upon Macron's plan to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN, a move that has been widely unpopular among Israelis. Despite this, Macron emphasized France's commitment to finding a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict.
The European position on Iran's nuclear program and related issues was also discussed with British and German colleagues during the interview. Macron reiterated that France, along with its European counterparts, remains committed to maintaining international peace and security.
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