News for Jean-Yves Le Drian![]() France: Trump-Rouhani meeting not a priorityFrench Foreign Minister says his country’s main aim at UN General Assembly is to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran.![]() France: There are 'signs' that chemicals were used in SyriaFrench Foreign Minister says there are signs that chemicals were used in attacks by Syrian government forces in Idlib.![]() France: Iran cannot avoid talks on ballistic missile programFrench Foreign Minister says Iran respecting nuclear deal but cannot avoid talks on other issues.![]() French FM to Iran: Stop threatening to violate the dealFrench FM Le Drian tells Iran that threats to leave deal don't allow Europe to create economic compensation package.![]() France: Iran close to crossing 'red line'French Foreign Minister warns Iran that its plan to increase its uranium enrichment capacity takes it close to a "red line".![]() France: Iran deal can prevent Iran from acquiring nukesFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says France intends to remain in the Iran nuclear deal.![]() France demands chemical inspectors be given access to DoumaFrench Foreign Minister urges Syria and Russia to grant weapons inspectors immediate access to site of alleged chemical attack in Douma.![]() France accuses Iran of supplying arms to HouthisFrance rejects Iran's denial that it is supplying weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen.![]() France: Consider new sanctions on IranFrance urges European Union to consider new sanctions on Iran over its involvement in Syria’s civil war and its ballistic missile program.![]() Iran rebuffs France's calls to curb its missile programIran says France should pressure U.S. to meet its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.![]() France: Iran not respecting UN resolution on missilesFrance’s foreign minister says Iran not respecting UN Resolution 2331 which calls on it to refrain from work on ballistic missiles.![]() French Foreign Minister postpones Iran tripFrench President Emmanuel Macron urges Iranian counterpart to show restraint, as Foreign Minister postpones schedule trip to Tehran.![]() France reiterates commitment to Iran dealFrench Foreign Minister says Iran deal remains valid despite Trump's decision not to recertify it.![]() France 'worried' about Trump's stance on Iran dealFrench Foreign Minister concerned that Trump could put the Iran nuclear deal into doubt.![]() France again changes position on AssadFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian calls for transition in Syria that doesn't include Assad.![]() Anti-ISIS coalition has killed 22,000 jihadistsFrench Defense Minister reveals US-led coalition has already taken down waves of ISIS jihadists since mid-2014, no new ISIS offensives.![]() France says war on ISIS 'starting to pay off'French defense minister speaks aboard aircraft carrier flagship, saying ISIS is now on the defensive.![]() Ya'alon offers France assistance following attacksDefense Minister Moshe Ya'alon speaks with French counterpart, discusses strengthening the cooperation between Israel and France.![]() France hits ISIS where it hurts: Oil stockpilesFrench DM announces two new strikes on ISIS's oil infrastructure, in attempt to cripple monetary resources of the jihadists.![]() France Sells Egypt 24 Rafale Fighter JetsFrance signs an agreement with Egypt for the sale of its Rafale fighter jet, in a show of support for President Sisi.![]() Yaalon Doubtful Iran's President Will Bring Change"Ultimately, Khamenei makes all the decisions," Yaalon tells France's Foreign and Defense Ministers.![]() France Seeks to Buy Drones from IsraelFrance is in talks with the United States and Israel to buy intelligence-gathering drones, says the country’s Defense Minister. |