Moscow/Paris( The COW News Digital) Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron held a two-hour phone call to discuss the growing international concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, with both leaders expressing contrasting views but agreeing on the need for diplomatic engagement.
According to international news agencies, President Macron raised serious concerns about the regional implications of Iran’s nuclear capabilities and its advancing missile technology. He emphasized the potential threat these developments pose to Middle Eastern stability, urging Tehran to fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and comply with the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) obligations.
“The region cannot afford another source of instability,” Macron reportedly stated, stressing the importance of diplomatic solutions to curb further escalation.
President Putin, however, defended Iran’s position, stating that Iran’s nuclear program is intended solely for peaceful purposes such as energy production and medical research. He reiterated that under international law, Iran has the right to develop nuclear energy, provided it remains within the boundaries set by the IAEA.
“Iran’s sovereignty and security must be respected. Demonizing Tehran’s scientific development serves no constructive purpose,” Putin remarked during the conversation.
While the two leaders disagreed on the threat perception, they found common ground on the broader necessity to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East. Both stressed that the path forward should be diplomatic, not confrontational.
President Macron affirmed France’s commitment to pursuing a negotiated solution, stating that unilateral pressure or military threats would only worsen the regional situation.
This conversation comes amid heightened global scrutiny of Iran’s nuclear facilities and long-range missile tests, raising fears of potential military conflict. Western powers, particularly the U.S. and EU nations, have expressed concerns over Iran’s compliance with previous nuclear agreements.
Russia, a key player in past nuclear negotiations with Iran, continues to support Tehran’s right to peaceful nuclear development and has called for reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) through renewed diplomatic efforts.
The phone call between the two presidents reflects the growing complexity of international diplomacy surrounding Iran, where strategic interests often diverge, but the shared goal of regional stability remains a unifying factor.
