Pezeshkian tells Macron Europe can encourage US to adhere to international law

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has told his French counterpart that a “lack of goodwill” and “maximalist positions” from the US prevented the finalization of an agreement during talks in Islamabad last week, Al Jazeera writes, referring to the IRNA news agency.

Threats, pressure and military action will only exacerbate the US’s “self-made problems” in the region, he was also quoted as saying.

“Diplomacy is the preferred path to resolving disputes,” Pezeshkian told Macron in their joint phone call, adding that Europe can play a constructive role in encouraging the US to adhere to international law.