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Macron Urges Halt to Energy Attacks in Talks with Saudi Crown Prince

French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reaffirming France's commitment to helping strengthen Saudi air defenses. Macron called for an immediate halt to attacks on energy facilities and civilian infrastructure, which have targeted the Kingdom. He emphasized the urgent need for Iran to restore freedom of navigation in the critical Strait of Hormuz. The French leader stressed that responsibility and restraint are required to create conditions for dialogue and regional security.

Key Points: Macron, Saudi Prince Discuss Iran Attacks, Energy Security

  • Macron reaffirms French solidarity with Saudi Arabia
  • Calls for halt to attacks on energy & civilian sites
  • Urges Iran to restore Strait of Hormuz navigation
  • Stresses need for responsibility and restraint to resume dialogue
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Macron calls for "halt to attacks on energy facilities" in talks with Saudi Crown Prince

French PM Macron calls for halt to attacks on energy facilities in talks with Saudi Crown Prince, stresses need for Iranian restraint.

"it has become more necessary than ever for all warring parties to agree to a temporary halt to attacks on energy facilities - Emmanuel Macron"

Paris, March 23

French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron on Monday held talks with Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Macron reaffirmed to him France's solidarity and commitment to contributing to the strengthening of Saudi Arabia's air defences.

In a post on X, he said, "I have just held a conversation with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I reaffirmed to him France's solidarity and our commitment to contributing to the strengthening of Saudi Arabia's air defenses, at a time when the Kingdom is subjected to repeated and unacceptable attacks by Iranian missiles and drones."

Macron stressed the need for Iran to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

"In the face of the risk of escalation spiraling out of control, it has become more necessary than ever for all warring parties to agree to a temporary halt to attacks on energy facilities and civilian infrastructure, and for Iran to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," he said.

Macron called for responsibility and restraint.

"The current phase calls for responsibility and restraint, in order to create the conditions for resuming dialogue, which alone can guarantee peace and security for all. At this critical juncture, the G7 and the Gulf Cooperation Council should strengthen their coordination. France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are working together in this direction."

Meanwhile, explosions were heard in Tehran, as per Al Jazeera.

Iran's Exiled Crowned Prince Reza Pahlavi on Monday asserted that Iran is not the Islamic Republic, adding that the regime here must be dismantled.

In a post on X, he said, "Iran is not the Islamic Republic. Iran's civilian infrastructure belongs to the Iranian people and to the future of a free Iran. The Islamic Republic's infrastructure is the machinery of repression and terror used to keep that future from becoming reality. Iran must be protected. The regime must be dismantled."

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the call for peace, it feels like Western powers are always ready to sell weapons (like air defence systems to Saudi) while preaching restraint. The focus should be on de-escalation and dialogue, not just arming one side.
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Arjun K
The internal voice from the exiled prince is interesting. It shows the deep divisions within Iran. India has always had a delicate balancing act with both the Gulf nations and Iran. Our foreign policy needs to be extra careful now.
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Sarah B
"Attacks on energy facilities" is the key phrase. Millions of Indian expatriates work in the Gulf region. Their safety and the security of the infrastructure that employs them is paramount. Hope cooler heads prevail.
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Vikram M
This is a complex situation. India imports a significant amount of oil from this region. Any conflict there is a direct threat to our energy security. Our diplomacy must work overtime to ensure our national interests are protected. Jai Hind!

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