Key facts
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
- The leaders also discussed regional developments and efforts to achieve security and stability.
- Both sides affirmed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation.
- They emphasized supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Sunday to discuss the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran, as well as other regional developments. The discussions focused on efforts to achieve comprehensive solutions that would bring security and stability to the region.
Both leaders affirmed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and supporting diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalating tensions. The talks come amid ongoing negotiations to implement a broader agreement between Iran and the US, which began after strikes on Iran in late February. A memorandum of understanding reached on June 18 included provisions for ending hostilities, lifting the US naval blockade on Iran, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.