As US President Joe Biden tries to undo his predecessor Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from a 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Israeli officials have unofficially acknowledged that the European nations in the discussions are now tougher on Iran than Washington.
Thus, Lapid’s trip to France—his first overseas trip since taking over as interim premier last week—was an opportunity for him to advocate for Europe on that issue.
On the front steps of the Elysee presidential palace, Lapid stated, You were right then, and you are much more right now, said Lapid, referring to the year 20.The current scenario cannot continue.”The French president did not address his 2018 remarks, which were made soon beforeDespite the warm embrace and Macron’s enthusiasm for Lapid, Trump removed the United States from the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal at a time when Europeans begged him to stay.
“I would want to remind you once more of our desire to conclude the negotiations on a return to respect for the JCPOA as soon as possible,” the French president said.
“We agree with Israel that this agreement will not be adequate to stop Iran’s operations that destabilise the region, but I remain more confident than ever that an Iran on the verge of nuclear (power) would conduct its activities in an even more destructive manner,” he stated.
