Pezeshkian tells Macron Europe can push US to respect international law

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has told French President Emmanuel Macron that Europe can help ensure the United States adheres to international law, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency.

During a joint phone call, Pezeshkian said a “lack of goodwill” and “maximalist positions” from the United States prevented the finalisation of an agreement during talks held in Islamabad last week.

He warned that threats, pressure and military action would only worsen what he described as the US’s “self-made problems” in the region.

Reiterating Iran’s stance, the Iranian president said “diplomacy is the preferred path to resolving disputes,” adding that Europe has a constructive role to play in encouraging Washington to respect international law.