No Lifting of UN Sanctions on Iran without France's Approval, FM Says

No lifting of UN sanctions on Iran without France's approval, FM says

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says France will not agree to lift United Nations Security Council sanctions on Iran unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final accord on Tehran’s nuclear programme.

No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without French approval, Foreign Minister Barrot says

PARIS: France wants to play ​a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme and will ‌not approve the ​lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final accord, its foreign minister said on Friday.Jean-Noel Barrot, whose country is a veto-wielding member of the United Nations Security Council, told broadcaster franceinfo there would be no stability ⁠in the region unless U.S. talks with Iran also dealt with Iran's ball…

France Warns Iran Sanctions Relief Requires Its Approval

France has signaled that it intends to play a decisive role in the next phase of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, warning that United Nations sanctions cannot be lifted without French approval. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said any final agreement between the United States and Iran would need the backing of the UN Security […] The post France Warns Iran Sanctions Relief Requires Its Approval appeared first on Modern Diplom…

France says no UN sanctions relief for Iran without its approval

Jean-Noel Barrot leaves following the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, May 6, 2026 (FILE). / Reuters

No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says

PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final accord, its foreign minister said on Friday. Jean-Noel Barrot, whose country is a veto-wielding member of the United Nations Security Council, told broadcaster franceinfo there would be no stability in the region unless U.S. talks with Iran also dealt…

No lifting of UN sanctions on Iran without France’s approval, foreign minister says

France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme. Read more at straitstimes.com.