Iranian strikes violated MoU with US, ceasefire talks to continue, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron asserted on Wednesday that Iran's recent strikes on U.S. bases in the Gulf contravened the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States. Macron characterized Iran's actions as a mistake but indicated that ongoing meetings related to the 60-day ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. would proceed.

This statement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the interim agreement to end the war with Iran nullified due to the attacks. Macron's comments were made during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where he also addressed Trump's broader remarks about NATO allies.

Macron reported that he did not hear Trump express any private complaints about allies during the summit, despite Trump's public criticisms of Spain and renewed claims regarding Greenland. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also commented on her relationship with Trump, stating she had no regrets about her actions and would adhere to NATO defense spending commitments while prioritizing Italy's defense sector.

Meloni further noted that the United States had not formally informed Italy of any plans to withdraw troops from Italian soil. The discussions at the NATO summit touched upon various geopolitical issues, including the ongoing conflict with Iran and alliance dynamics.

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