Emmanuel Macron, the first Western leader to have an official discussion with Iran. What the French president conveyed to his Iranian counterpart.

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, had a discussion on March 8 with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, in which he expressed his concern regarding Iran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East.

Macron called for an immediate halt to attacks on countries in the region and emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He also reiterated concerns regarding the development of Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Macron stressed the need for a diplomatic solution to address these challenges and to maintain peace in the region, agreeing to stay in contact with the Iranian president.