Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call to discuss the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and regional stability. They affirmed the importance of freedom of navigation and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.
The high-level discussion between Saudi Arabia and France on the US-Iran agreement and regional stability highlights the international focus on de-escalating tensions and ensuring maritime security in a critical geopolitical area.
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.