The President of France referred to Iran as "an important partner in helping to establish security in regional countries such as Iraq and Syria" but emphasized that this would not change France's "determination and position to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons." François Hollande stated on Monday, January 5, in an interview with Radio France Inter, that France's stance on the Islamic Republic's nuclear file will remain "firm." According to the French President, as long as "Tehran's motivations and objectives regarding its nuclear activities remain unclear, no agreement will be reached with it." In response to a question about the possibility of an alliance with the Islamic Republic of Iran and Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria to fight against Islamist jihadist groups, he said: "When you start cooperating with the devil, God will no longer help you." France is one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, which has long been negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program alongside the United States, Britain, China, Russia, and Germany. In recent months, France has taken a hardline stance against the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, to the extent that international media have reported on disagreements between France and the United States on this issue. The French President, during his first official visit to Israel in November 2013, told the leaders of that country that Paris "will not tolerate the development of nuclear weapons and will not yield to Iran." Mr. Hollande added at that time that France "will continue to apply pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear program and will always stand by Israel." According to the French President, the cessation of Iran's 20% uranium enrichment, international oversight of all Iranian nuclear facilities, reduction of enriched uranium reserves, and halting the Arak heavy water facility are four conditions for Paris to support a nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic.
Hollande: France's Position on Iran's Nuclear Program Will Remain Firm
French President François Hollande reaffirmed France's firm stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions, stating that no agreement will be reached until Tehran clarifies its nuclear objectives. He also dismissed the idea of an alliance with Iran and Assad's government in Syria, emphasizing the risks of such cooperation. This position highlights France's significant role in international negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.
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France's Hollande reaffirms commitment to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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France remains resolute in preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
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