PARIS, April 9 – France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot declared Thursday that any ceasefire arrangement between Iran and the United States should encompass military operations in Lebanon, while also criticizing what he called “massive” Israeli military strikes from the day before.
Speaking during a radio interview with France Inter, Barrot outlined his expectations that Iran will need to make significant compromises during upcoming peace negotiations scheduled to begin in Pakistan.
“Iran must give up to have nuclear weapons and means to obtain them, must give up using its missiles and drones to threaten countries in the region and give up supporting groups like Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis who destabilize the region,” Barrot stated during the broadcast.
The French diplomat also insisted that Iran must allow unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz as part of any comprehensive agreement.
