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Macron in meeting with Pezeshkian;

France strongly condemns aggression on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – In a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, the French president said that Paris strongly condemns the aggression against Lebanon and has used all its efforts to exert pressure and stop this aggression.

French parl. to consider resolution on Macron's impeachment

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The National Assembly, the French parliament's lower house, will consider a resolution concerning the impeachment of President Emmanuel Macron, proposed by the left-wing La France Insoumise group on Tuesday.

Far right groups lead in first round of French elections

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Support for French President Emmanuel Macron has tumbled, with far-right National Rally topping the polls, in the first round of selections for 577 members of the National Assembly.

Macron warns against relying on self-interested US

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron warned Europe “can die”, as he declared the US was more concerned about “themselves” and China than the Continent. 

French PM Elisabeth Borne resigns: Presidency

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned on Monday after less than two years in office, the presidency said, as President Emmanuel Macron plans a reshuffle to relaunch his second term.

France completes military withdrawal from Niger

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The last French troops deployed in Niger to help fight a decade-old extremist insurgency in the Sahel have left the country, sealing a withdrawal that has dealt a further blow to France's influence in West Africa.

France's Macron urges Israeli regime to stop bombing Gaza

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron said the Israeli regime's strikes on the Gaza Strip have no reason or legitimacy and must be stopped.

Kremlin:

Scholz, Macron lack autonomy to mediate in Ukraine conflict

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron cannot act as mediators in settling the conflict in Ukraine, since they have lost their autonomy, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.

French envoy to stay in Niger despite junta ultimatum: Macron

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – France's ambassador to Niger will stay in the country despite pressure from leaders of a recent coup, President Emmanuel Macron said in a speech to diplomats on Monday.

France to give Ukraine long-range missiles: Macron

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – France will provide Ukraine with Scalp long-range cruise missiles, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.

Macron urges Europe to build own air defense, not rely on US

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron called on European nations Monday to seek more independence on airspace defense and advocated against relying too much on the US.

Pashinyan, Aliyev reportedly to hold meeting in Brussels

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia will resume peace talks in Brussels this weekend, according to officials.

Macron:

Europe must reduce dependence on US dollar

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Europe must reduce its dependency on the United States and avoid getting dragged into a confrontation between China and the US over Taiwan, French President Emmanuel Macron says.

France’s Macron arrives on official visit in Beijing

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron landed at Beijing’s Shoudu Airport on Wednesday. He is set to hold talks with Chinese officials on bilateral and international issues.

Iran gov. spox:

An intl. committee needs to investigate France's protests

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian government Ali Bahdori Jahromi strongly condemned using force and violence by the French government against protesters, calling for the formation of an international research committee.

Macron reiterates anti-Iran rhetoric after meeting Netanyahu

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – French president Emmanuel Macron, after meeting the Zionist regime's prime minister, reiterated allegations against Iran's peaceful nuclear program.

Over 1 mn protest in France as tensions flare over pensions

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – More than a million people in France protested and went on strike Thursday in response to the government’s plan to raise the retirement age.

Macron reportedly asks Iran to mediate in Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – An Iranian news source on Wednesday reported that French President Emmanuel Macron wants Iran to mediate in Ukraine's crisis.

MBS, French president discuss ties, Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a working dinner at the Elysée Palace on Thursday, during which they discussed bilateral ties and other topics including Iran nuclear deal.

Emmanuel Macron confirms he will run for second term

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron formally announced Thursday that he will run for a second term in April's presidential election.

Raeisi highlights conditions for an agreement in Vienna

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – "Any agreement in Vienna must contain the removal of sanctions, valid guarantees, and the end of political issues and claims," President Ebrahim Raeisi told his French counterpart on Saturday.

Iran backs "useful" negotiations, Raeisi tells Macron

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi told his French counterpart on Sunday that "Iran supports useful negotiations," adding that "the sanctions against Iran must be lifted."