Iran’s Foreign Ministry says on Wednesday that recent statements of French President Emmanuel Macron “baseless and contradictory” ahead of nuclear talks.
The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and France, the United Kingdom and Germany will take place in Geneva on January 13.
Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei called on Paris “to reconsider its unconstructive approaches to peace and stability”. According to IRNA, the remarks were made in response to Macron’s anti-Iran rhetoric during his annual meeting with French diplomats to outline France’s foreign policy objectives for 2025.
Macron had said in a speech Monday that Iran is the “main strategic and security challenge for France, Europeans, the entire region and beyond”.
He added that Iran would be a key topic of discussion with US President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, which will take office on January 20.
The French president also said the acceleration of Iran’s nuclear programme, which the West suspects is aimed at making a nuclear bomb, is “bringing us very close to the breaking point”.
“The acceleration of the nuclear programme brings us close to the point of no return,” Macron said.
Baqaei described French President's claim about Iran's nuclear programme as “deceitful”, insisting that Iran’s nuclear activities were “peaceful and within the framework of international laws.”
Parisians are voicing skepticism about France’s newly formed government, unveiled by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, as concerns grow over its ability to address the nation’s mounting political and economic challenges.
Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens Saturday after five years of meticulous restoration, symbolizing hope and resilience following the devastating 2019 fire.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has barricaded himself in his Seoul residence for a fifth day as authorities seek his arrest on insurrection charges. Amid rising protests and tensions, the standoff follows Yoon's controversial martial law decree and subsequent impeachment.
Devastating wildfires fueled by powerful winds force mass evacuations in Los Angeles, scorching homes and landmarks as firefighters battle uncontained blazes across the region.
Poland has closed its Consulate General in St. Petersburg after Russia ordered its shutdown in retaliation for Warsaw’s closure of the Russian consulate in Poznań. The move highlights escalating diplomatic tensions, with both sides accusing each other of hostile actions.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry is working with Eritrean authorities to secure the release of 18 Azerbaijani citizens detained after their vessels entered Eritrean waters on November 7, 2024, due to severe weather. The crew faces charges of unauthorized entry.
Fuel vendors in Damascus are thriving in the post-Assad era, providing much-needed gasoline and diesel to Syrians after years of repression under the former regime. The shift has brought newfound freedom and relief from years of repression.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has highlighted the importance of improved coordination between military and civilian services following the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, which resulted in 38 fatalities.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's Himalayan foothills, killing at least 100 and shaking Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Tremors reached as far as Kathmandu and Thimphu.
Snowfall and fog cause flight delays at Almaty Airport, affecting departures and arrivals on January 8. Weather warnings issued nationwide.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has barricaded himself in his Seoul residence for a fifth day as authorities seek his arrest on insurrection charges. Amid rising protests and tensions, the standoff follows Yoon's controversial martial law decree and subsequent impeachment.
Devastating wildfires fueled by powerful winds force mass evacuations in Los Angeles, scorching homes and landmarks as firefighters battle uncontained blazes across the region.
Poland has closed its Consulate General in St. Petersburg after Russia ordered its shutdown in retaliation for Warsaw’s closure of the Russian consulate in Poznań. The move highlights escalating diplomatic tensions, with both sides accusing each other of hostile actions.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry is working with Eritrean authorities to secure the release of 18 Azerbaijani citizens detained after their vessels entered Eritrean waters on November 7, 2024, due to severe weather. The crew faces charges of unauthorized entry.
Fuel vendors in Damascus are thriving in the post-Assad era, providing much-needed gasoline and diesel to Syrians after years of repression under the former regime. The shift has brought newfound freedom and relief from years of repression.
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