Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Sunday, June 28, 2026, during which they discussed the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran. According to anews.com.tr, the memorandum between the US and Iran was reached on June 18, despite ongoing negotiations to implement a broader agreement aimed at ending a war that began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28.

During the call, MBS and Macron discussed efforts to reach comprehensive solutions to achieve security and stability in the region. They stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions. The leaders also discussed areas of bilateral cooperation and other regional and international issues of mutual interest.

France welcomed the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran as a diplomatic breakthrough, according to elysee.fr. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that recent strikes against Iran were illegal, as reported by bluesky. France stated it is ready to support the rapid and comprehensive implementation of the agreement.

France stated that the urgent re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz with unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation is essential. The country stated it is committed to playing its part to achieve freedom of navigation, including through a strictly defensive and independent mission to reassure commercial shipping and conduct mine clearance operations. France stated it is prepared to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear, verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear program and stands ready to work with the US, Iran, and the IAEA to ensure Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.