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France's Macron calls on Iran again to return to nuclear talks 'without delay'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday urged Iran to halt all violations of the 2015 deal on its nuclear drive and immediately return to negotiations on reviving the accord, in his first talks with new President Ebrahim Raisi.

Reuters ECONOMY
Published August 09,2021
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French President Emmanuel Macron urged Iran to resume talks on reviving its 2015 nuclear deal struck with world powers, the Elysee presidential palace said Monday in a statement issued shortly after a phone call between Macron and his Iranian counterpart.

"The president called on Iran to quickly resume negotiations in Vienna to reach a conclusion and to put an end, without delay, to all nuclear activities that violate the (2015) agreement," the French presidency said.