Pakistan, June 21 -- PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron held a detailed telephone conversation with Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and must provide concrete guarantees that its nuclear programme is peaceful and transparent.

The call, confirmed by the French presidential office, highlighted Macron's strong push for renewed and accelerated diplomatic talks between Europe and Iran to resolve the ongoing nuclear tensions peacefully. Macron emphasized that the international community remains deeply concerned about Iran's nuclear ambitions, especially amid rising regional conflicts.

Macron urged President Pezeshkian to offer full assurances and transparency regardin...