Macron seeks global unity to avert Iran's withdrawal from nuclear treaty

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to engage all five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council in discussions on the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, warning that the worst possible outcome would be Iran’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Speaking at a press conference after the European Union summit in Brussels, Macron stressed the urgent need for diplomatic coordination, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

"In the coming days, I want to make every diplomatic effort and take measures to preserve the NPT and involve all five permanent members of the Security Council in this,” he stated. “I started today [June 26] with President [Donald] Trump and will continue with each of them.”

The French leader reiterated Europe's strong opposition to Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon and voiced support for restrictions and international oversight on Tehran’s missile programme.

Macron also referenced the recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow, which he described as effective. He noted that during his talks with US President Trump, they had achieved a “convergence of positions” on the Iranian issue.

“For me, the worst-case scenario would be Iran's withdrawal from the NPT after these strikes, which were indeed effective. This is why the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency as a global regulator is particularly important,” Macron emphasised.

Tensions in the region escalated on June 13 when Israel launched a large-scale military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure. In response, Iran retaliated within 24 hours. The United States entered the conflict on the night of June 22 by striking three Iranian nuclear sites. The following evening, Iran launched a missile attack on Al Udeid, the largest US airbase in the Middle East, located in Qatar. According to Washington, the strike caused no casualties or major damage.

On June 24, a ceasefire agreement brokered by President Trump between Israel and Iran came into effect.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticised the US strikes, arguing that they have significantly hindered further diplomatic negotiations. He urged European countries not to repeat Washington’s approach and warned against reviving UN Security Council sanctions against Iran.

By Tamilla Hasanova