PARIS April 14, 2026 — French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the immediate resumption of nuclear and regional negotiations between the United States and Iran, which were suspended in Islamabad, while stressing the need for all parties to strictly observe the fragile ceasefire — including in Lebanon — and to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz without restrictions or tolls.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) today, Macron revealed he held separate telephone conversations yesterday with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and U.S. President Donald Trump.
“I urged the resumption of the negotiations suspended in Islamabad, the clearing up of misunderstandings, and the avoidance of any further escalation,” Macron wrote.
“It is essential, in particular, that the ceasefire be strictly respected by all parties and that it include Lebanon. It is equally important that the Strait of Hormuz be reopened unconditionally, without restrictions or tolls, as soon as possible.”
He added that under these conditions, “negotiations should be able to resume quickly, with the support of the key parties concerned.”
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil passes, has been a major flashpoint in the 2026 Iran crisis. Iran imposed restrictions on shipping during the recent conflict with the United States, severely disrupting global energy markets and triggering a fragile ceasefire. Direct talks hosted in Islamabad recently collapsed without agreement on key issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme.
Macron also announced that France and the United Kingdom will co-host a videoconference in Paris this Friday, bringing together non-belligerent countries prepared to contribute to a “multilateral and purely defensive mission” aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait once security conditions allow.
The initiative reflects Europe’s push for de-escalation and a diplomatic solution amid ongoing regional tensions that also involve Lebanon and Hezbollah.
The French president’s statement comes as global leaders monitor the fragile truce following weeks of heightened hostilities between Iran and the United States.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments from Paris, Tehran, and Washington.
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