Macron in Yerevan: 'Americans trust us, Iranians respect us and trust us'

Author: Francis NoudePublished on: May 4, 2026Country: France

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Macron in Yerevan: 'Americans trust us, Iranians respect us and trust us'

On May 4, 2026, Emmanuel Macron claimed in Yerevan at the 8th summit of the European Political Community that France plays a crucial mediating role in the conflict between Washington and Tehran. He stated that Americans trust him and Iranians respect him, while distancing himself from Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' operation. The Israeli government contested this position, requesting France's exclusion from certain negotiations. The summit gathers 48 heads of state and government under the joint presidency of Nikol Pashinyan and António Costa.

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