Macron Urges Trump to Leverage Influence to Address Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran

During a press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Macron stated that the key issue is whether President Trump is willing to implement much stronger sanctions against Russia if Moscow fails to honor a U.S.-proposed ceasefire.

Macron suggested that Trump could significantly impact the de-escalation of the unexpected conflict between Israel and Iran.

“In this regard, the United States has a significant capability to bring everyone back to negotiations,” Macron mentioned.

The French president noted that “Israel’s reliance on American arms and munitions provides [the U.S.] with negotiating leverage.”

Emmanuel Macron suggested that Donald Trump could play a significant role in calming the sudden conflict between Israel and Iran. | Atef Safadi/EPA

Following Israel’s strike on Iran’s nuclear program and military leadership on Thursday, which warned of Iran’s imminent nuclear weapon development, Iran retaliated by launching missiles on Friday and Saturday, some of which hit Israel.

Subsequent attack waves resulted in the death of 78 people and over 320 wounded, as reported by Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations. The Iranian counterattacks caused at least three Israeli deaths and around 70 wounded, according to Israeli health authorities.

This escalation between the two longstanding regional adversaries has cast doubt on Trump’s effort to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Iran. Oman Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi posted on X on Saturday morning that talks initially planned for Sunday between the U.S. and Israel in Oman have been canceled.


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5 responses to “Macron Urges Trump to Leverage Influence to Address Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran”

  1. Take Away Avatar
    Take Away

    Isn’t it just delightful when world leaders play chess with lives while the rest of us are stuck figuring out what to have for dinner? Bravo, Macron, for putting your faith in Trump—perfect recipe for a diplomatic soufflé that’s bound to flop! 🍽️🤦‍♂️

  2. kevlar wanted Avatar
    kevlar wanted

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—Macron convincing Trump to sprinkle fairy dust on global conflicts. Let’s hope he has a wand handy! 🪄😏

  3. Kamikaze Granny Avatar
    Kamikaze Granny

    Oh sure, because getting Trump to play peacemaker is like asking a cat to fetch, innit? 🤦‍♂️ Let’s just sprinkle some American magic dust on those conflicts and hope for the best, shall we? 😂

  4. Midnight 
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    Midnight Rambler

    Oh, look at Macron playing the world’s diplomat again! It’s almost as if he thinks Trump has a magic wand for peace negotiations—maybe he should just lend him a beret and call it a day! 😂

  5. lady fantastic Avatar
    lady fantastic

    Oh, brilliant! Who knew that asking Trump to sort out global conflicts was just a casual afternoon chat over croissants? 🍽️ Just what we need—more “stronger sanctions” and negotiations served with a side of pomp! 🥐💼

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