French FM tells Araghchi political solution is only way out of Iran war

France's foreign ministry said Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot made the remarks during a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in New York. According to the ministry, Barrot stressed that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is an urgent priority and described its closure as a dangerous threat to regional stability.

Barrot, without referring to U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran or their escalation in the Persian Gulf region, stressed France's adherence to international law and freedom of movement for ships. He also said, without referring to U.S. attacks on Iran during negotiations, that Tehran must return to the path of diplomacy.

The French foreign minister said Paris is ready to participate in ongoing efforts to achieve a political solution as the only possible way to resolve the conflict and remove existing concerns, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear programme. The meeting took place on the sidelines of diplomatic activity in New York, where the two officials discussed the ongoing conflict and regional tensions.

The French statement focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping, and on the need for a diplomatic track. It did not address the specific military actions that have shaped the current escalation, and Barrot's remarks did not attribute responsibility for the conflict.

According to Mehr News, the French foreign ministry said Barrot made the remarks during the meeting with Araghchi in New York, stressing that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is an urgent priority and that its closure is a dangerous threat to regional stability.