French FM: Paris will support UN sanctions relief only after ‘major concessions’ by Iran (opens original article in a new tab)

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said France will only support UN sanctions relief for Iran if the US-Iran agreement includes major concessions, and criticized the current MOU for not addressing Iran's support for terrorist groups and missile program.

• French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated Paris would support UN sanctions relief for Iran only after major concessions in the US-Iran agreement.
• Barrot emphasized France's need for the US-Iran deal to address Iran's support for terrorist proxies and ballistic missile program, which the current MOU does not cover.
• US Ambassador Mike Huckabee criticized Barrot's comments on Israel's actions in Lebanon, asserting that Hezbollah must cease attacks for a ceasefire.