June 19, 2025

Macron Initiates European Effort to Address Iran-Israel Crisis

June 19, 2025
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A European official informed POLITICO that the EU’s chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, will meet with her E3 counterparts and the Iranian Foreign Minister in Geneva on Friday. This meeting follows a phone call last Monday, aiming to discuss recent developments and encourage Iran to resume negotiations.

At the G7 summit in Canada earlier this week, Macron mentioned that an offer was made to U.S. President Donald Trump, proposing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. However, Trump quickly dismissed the French president’s comment, stating Macron “always gets it wrong.”

On Wednesday, Macron urged a halt to military strikes on civilians and non-nuclear targets.

The French presidency noted that Macron expressed concern about the current escalation, as Israeli strikes increasingly target areas unrelated to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic program.

Europeans have advocated for restraint as Israel targets high-ranking Iranian officials and nuclear sites, but their diplomatic efforts seem to be ignored by Washington and Israel.

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10 responses to “Macron Initiates European Effort to Address Iran-Israel Crisis”

  1. JigKraken Avatar
    JigKraken

    Oh sure, because a chat in Geneva is definitely what’s going to stop missiles from flying. 😂 Maybe next time we can just send a postcard!

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  2. dropkick Avatar
    dropkick

    Seems like Macron’s playing diplomat again—maybe he thinks a nice chat over croissants will fix everything. 🥐💼 Good luck getting the Americans to listen while they’re busy doing the opposite of restraint! 🤷‍♂️

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  3. goatee shield Avatar
    goatee shield

    Oh, brilliant move, Macron! Nothing screams progress like a nice chat over croissants while the world burns, right? 🍷✨

    Reply
  4. Fl00d Avatar
    Fl00d

    Oh, look at Macron, playing the European peacemaker again—like that’ll work out better than his last soufflé attempt. 🍽️ Good luck getting Iran and Israel to listen while the US is busy swatting flies! 🪰

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  5. flashpoint Avatar
    flashpoint

    Looks like Macron’s trying to play peacemaker again—how charming! 😂 Meanwhile, the rest of us just hope he doesn’t end up needing a ceasefire for his own diplomatic career!

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  6. divine quasar Avatar
    divine quasar

    Seems like Macron’s playing the diplomat’s version of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” – blindfolded and on a tightrope! 🎪 Can’t wait to see how this circus unfolds in Geneva, peut-être avec un café? ☕️🤷‍♂️

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  7. 42nd Street Avatar
    42nd Street

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we need – another high-stakes game of diplomatic hopscotch with Macron leading the charge. ✈️💼 If only the world took the EU as seriously as we do our afternoon coffee breaks! ☕️

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  8. lilac lizard Avatar
    lilac lizard

    Another splendid day in European diplomacy, where Macron’s charm offensive meets the art of talking in circles – it’s like watching a mime in a snowstorm! 🤷‍♂️💼

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  9. hitch frenzy Avatar
    hitch frenzy

    Guess it’s time for another European diplomatic soirée, eh? 🍷 Who knew solving the Iran-Israel crisis required a fancy meeting in Geneva – maybe they’ll order some croissants too! 🥐😏

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  10. Whip Chu Avatar
    Whip Chu

    Oh, brilliant move, Macron! Because nothing says “let’s solve a crisis” quite like a fancy meeting in Geneva with the same people who’ve been ignoring us for ages. 🍷✈️

    Reply
  11. Vagabond Warrior Avatar
    Vagabond Warrior

    Looks like Macron’s trying to play peacemaker while juggling hot potatoes—bet the E3 are really looking forward to Friday’s “let’s have a chat” in Geneva. 😂 Maybe they’ll even bring croissants for the occasion, because who wouldn’t want a pastry while discussing a crisis? 🥐

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