Negotiations with Iran continue to progress well, with Tehran having accepted some American demands in private discussions, the White House assured on Monday, March 30. The public statements from the Islamic Republic differ from those made by American officials in private. The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared yesterday that American proposals to stop the conflict, relayed by mediators, were considered “unrealistic and excessive” by Tehran. Donald Trump, on his end, again pressed Iran to quickly conclude an agreement with Washington, threatening to destroy Iran’s electrical infrastructure, desalination plants, and oil wells if not.
- Key Points to Remember:
- Donald Trump believes that France has not been of any help
- The Elysée is surprised by Donald Trump’s reproaches
- A desalination plant on Qeshm Island is out of service after a strike
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“Avoiding Further Escalation” in Lebanon
Several European countries, including France and the UK, call on Israel to “avoid any further escalation of the conflict” in Lebanon, deploring the land operation carried out on Lebanese territory.
A joint statement by the French, British, Belgian, Cypriot, Croatian, Greek, Italian, Maltese, Dutch, Portuguese foreign ministers and the EU emphasizes the need for “direct political negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, which will help put an end to this conflict and create the conditions for peaceful regional coexistence.”
The priority is to “prevent a new escalation of the regional conflict with Iran,” as mentioned in the document, reported by Quai d’Orsay. The foreign ministers strongly condemn Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel in support of Iran, demanding an immediate stop to these actions.
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The Elysée Responds to Donald Trump’s Targeting of France
Donald Trump accused France on Tuesday of prohibiting the passage of planes carrying military equipment destined for Israel over its territory. In response, the Elysée stated that France’s position has not changed since the beginning of the war.
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