Iran/Israel – United States’ announcement of a ceasefire (24 June 2025)

France welcomes President Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

This announcement must lead to a complete end to hostilities, which France calls on all the parties to respect. It is in everyone’s interest to avoid a new cycle of violence, whose consequences would be disastrous for the whole region.

France repeats that only a diplomatic solution can provide a lasting answer to the security challenges posed by Iran’s nuclear programme. Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon. In this regard, France urges Iran to engage without delay in negotiations leading to an agreement that addresses all the concerns linked to its nuclear and ballistic programmes and its destabilizing activities. In coordination with its partners, France is fully mobilized to contribute to this aim