Emmanuel Macron

Macron slams Netanyahu's Gaza policy as 'shameful'

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron blamed Israeli regime's premier Benjamin Netanyahu, for "unacceptable" and "shameful" behaviour in blocking aid to the Palestinians in Gaza.

Ukraine ready for 30-day truce with Russia starting Monday

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Saturday that Kiev is ready for a "full and unconditional" 30-day ceasefire with Russia starting on Monday.

French President Macron’s pledge on Palestine recognition

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – President Emmanuel Macron has said that his country could recognize an independent Palestinian state state within months.

Tel Aviv warns France against push for Palestine recognition

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has issued a sharp warning to France, saying that its recognition of Palestine as an independent state would entail decisive unilateral steps by Tel Aviv.

Macron urges scientists work in France amid US funding cuts

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron invited scientists from all over the world to come work in France or Europe, as US President Donald Trump's new administration has started slashing funding for universities and research bodies.

France to recognize Palestinian state: Macron

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – President Emmanuel Macron says France could recognise a Palestinian state “in the coming months”.

France strongly condemns continued Israeli attacks on Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly condemned the Israeli continued attacks on Gaza Strip.

No negotiations held between Iran, US so far

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says no rounds of negotiations have taken place so far between Tehran and Washington.

West can send troops to Ukraine without Russia’s consent

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron says that the West is able to send troops to Ukraine without Russia’s consent.

France should stop the blame game: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) –Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson called on French officials to stop the blame game, accept their responsibilities and mistakes towards regional and international peace and security, and work to make up for them.

France, UK propose one-month Ukraine ceasefire plan

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron says his country and the UK are pushing for a one-month ceasefire in Ukraine, as Europe tries to shift peace negotiations away from US control.

Macron urges Europe to reject subservient dependency on US

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Europeans to reject the feudal dependency on the United States.

Erdogan, Macron discuss Syria situation

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in a Friday night phone call discussed the situation in Syria.

Macron, Scholz call for stronger Europe amid Trump's return

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The leaders of France and Germany called for a united and resilient Europe during their meeting in Paris. Marking the Elysée Treaty anniversary, they pledged to strengthen European independence amid global challenges.

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Macron urges reducing Europe's security dependence on US

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that the billions of euros of taxpayer money spent on Europe's military budgets should not be used to buy only American weapons.

Macron calls on Europe to 'wake up' as Trump takes office

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Emmanuel Macron gave a speech to the French armed forces in the face of an 'acceleration' of threats which, in his view, requires Europe to 'spend more on defense.'

French president meets with caretaker Lebanese PM

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Friday held a meeting with French President, Emmanuel Macron, at Rafik Hariri International Airport following the latter's arrival in Beirut.

France's Macron arrives in capital of Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – France's President Emmanuel Macron's plane landed at the Lebanese capital's airport at around 6:45 am on Friday.

Iran reacts to Macron’s contradictory remarks

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Tehran has strongly rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent anti-Iran allegations, calling them “baseless and contradictory.”

Over 60% of French people want Macron's resignation: Poll

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Over 60% of French residents support the resignation of the leader of the Fifth Republic, Emmanuel Macron. This is reported by the local newspaper Le Figaro with reference to an opinion poll.

Sisi, Macron stress preserving Syria' territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed developments in Syria, Lebanon, and the situation in Gaza.

French gov. toppled in no-confidence vote at parliament

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The French government has been toppled in a vote of no confidence Wednesday, plunging the euro zone’s second-largest economy into a period of deep political uncertainty.

Macron to travel to Riyadh for state visit in early December

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Emmanuel Macron will travel to Riyadh for a state visit in early December, an aide to the president said.

Iran, France presidents discuss ways for Lebanon ceasefire

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed way to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon amid the Israeli regime war.

Netanyahu reacts to Macron call for ‘arms embargo’ on Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – French President has called for an “arms embargo” on the Israeli regime over the latter’s ongoing genocidal war against the Gaza Strip, prompting a fiery backlash from the regime’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Macron urges halt to arms delivery to Israel for use in Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged a halt to arms deliveries to Israel, which has been criticised over the conduct of its retaliatory operation in Gaza.

EU could die, warns Macron

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The EU “could die” unless it makes itself more competitive with the US and China, Emmanuel Macron has warned.

Macron calls on US to pressure Israel about Lebanon ceasefire

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called on the United States to pressure Israel to accept a plan for a 21-day ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, saying an Israeli invasion would be a huge mistake.