Macron Says He Wants ‘New Accord’ After Trump Threatens Iran
- French and U.S. presidents hold a White House news conference
- Macron hopes to persuade Trump to stick to Iran nuclear deal
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French President Emmanuel Macron said he wants to negotiate a new agreement with Iran that would curb its development of ballistic missiles and contain its involvement in regional wars, in addition to halting its nuclear program.
Macron’s remarks, at a White House news conference with President Donald Trump, came after Trump earlier warned Iran not to restart its nuclear program even if the U.S. withdraws from the 2015 nuclear accord with the Islamic Republic. One of Macron’s priorities for the state visit to the U.S. this week is to persuade Trump to remain in the agreement but add to it.