Macron to Iran: Stop Attacks and Talk Now

French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly called on Iran to begin serious negotiations. He says this is the only way to reduce rising tensions in the Middle East. Macron stressed the "absolute necessity" of ending all "unacceptable attacks" against nations in the region. His statement did not name specific countries. The push for "negotiations in good faith" comes amid heightened fears of a wider regional conflict. Many world powers are urging restraint. There was no immediate public response from Iranian officials.