Macron and Iranian President Discuss Ceasefire to Restore Regional Peace.

Macron and Iranian President Discuss Ceasefire to Restore Regional Peace.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani engaged in a crucial discussion on Wednesday, June 19, 2025, focusing on the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The meeting aimed to restore peace and stability in the region, following the 12-day conflict that ended on Tuesday.

Macron emphasized the importance of both Israel and Iran respecting their ceasefire agreement, as reported by Reuters [6]. He also underscored the need for a ceasefire in Gaza to alleviate the humanitarian crisis there. Macron's call for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Iran was echoed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who stated that a permanent ceasefire was essential to prevent a wider conflict [7].

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been a significant development, following the US military's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, confirmed that the strikes had "destroyed" Iran's nuclear sites [5]. However, Iran has ruled out surrendering its ability to enrich nuclear material during recent negotiations with the US [4].

Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high in the region. On Wednesday, three Palestinians were killed and seven injured by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank [8]. Additionally, the Palestinian health ministry reported that Israeli troops shot dead a 15-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank [9].

The recent developments highlight the complex political and security dynamics in the Middle East. As the region continues to grapple with these challenges, the international community is urging all parties to work towards a lasting peace.

References:
[1] https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-israel-ceasefire-holds-trump-says-gaza-truce-very-close
[2] https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-military-says-commandos-operated-in-iran-during-war
[3] https://www.newarab.com/news/witkoff-hints-at-expansion-of-abraham-accords
[4] https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-nuclear-weapon-enrichment-red-lines-for-us
[5] https://www.newarab.com/news/cia-says-intel-shows-iran-nuclear-program-severely-damaged
[6] https://www.newarab.com/news/macron-urges-israel-pm-to-respect-ceasefire-with-iran
[7] https://www.newarab.com/news/erdogan-calls-for-lasting-iran-israel-ceasefire-gaza-truce
[8] https://www.newarab.com/news/three-palestinians-killed-in-west-bank-settler-attack
[9] https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-troops-kill-child-in-occupied-west-bank