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French president says Iran situation still 'volatile' after ceasefire announcement

French president says Iran situation still 'volatile' after ceasefire announcement

LBCI24-06-2025
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that the situation surrounding Iran remained "volatile" despite U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire declaration.
"The situation clearly remains volatile and unstable. I think it's a very good thing that President Trump is calling for a ceasefire," Macron told reporters during a visit to Norway, adding that "the last few minutes have shown that the situation remains very fragile".
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