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French President Emmanuel Macron announced France’s official recognition of the State of Palestine during a meeting with Saudi Arabia, a move aimed at boosting Palestinian morale despite ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions. The far-right Israeli government opposes Palestinian statehood amid escalating violence in Gaza, which has resulted in over 65,000 Palestinian deaths. Macron stressed the urgency of peace and a two-state solution at the UN, where several countries have also recognized Palestine. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called for full UN membership, while Israel and the US warned that such recognitions could complicate conflict resolution efforts.
President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed Iran’s willingness to negotiate but rejected yielding to “bullies,” emphasizing the nation’s commitment to peace in West Asia despite U.S. pressure. During a meeting in Tehran, he criticized the renewed “maximum pressure campaign” initiated by President Trump, which aims to limit Iran’s oil sales and economic activities. Pezeshkian asserted that Iran will not negotiate with those who violate human rights and maintained that the country seeks peaceful coexistence with neighboring Muslim nations. He also assured industrialists of the government’s support for economic growth amid adversarial disruptions, stating, “We are in an all-out economic war.”
On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Khalaf Khalafov, a special assistant to Azerbaijan’s President, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and regional stability in the South Caucasus. Araghchi emphasized Iran’s commitment to strengthening relations based on mutual respect and shared interests, while rejecting foreign intervention and advocating for diplomatic solutions. The talks followed a U.S.-mediated agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which raised concerns over external influence. Both nations recognized the potential for collaboration across various sectors, aiming to leverage cultural ties for mutual growth and stability in the region.
In a recent meeting in Baghdad, Iranian diplomat Majid Takht Ravanchi and Iraqi Council Speaker Mandalawi emphasized strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in trade, amid rising global tensions. They advocated for the exchange of official delegations to activate the Iran-Iraq Joint Friendship Committee and condemned Israeli violations against Palestinians and Lebanese. Mandalawi opposed a controversial US-Israeli plan to displace Gazans, urging Arab nations to act decisively. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also called for a united Muslim response to support Palestinian rights. The discussions highlighted the need for enhanced security cooperation between Iran and Iraq to ensure regional stability amidst ongoing humanitarian crises.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced a key meeting between senior diplomats from Iran and European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal, scheduled for this Friday in Istanbul, Turkey. The talks will focus on consultations with Germany, Britain, and France, along with indirect negotiations involving the United States. This marks the fourth meeting of the European troika with Iranian officials regarding the nuclear agreement, following previous delays. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that discussions will occur at the deputy foreign ministers’ level, with potential significant implications for future negotiations and diplomatic relations.