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France Urges Trump to De-escalate Iran Tensions

4/8/2026

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  • Jean-Noel Barrot, French Foreign Minister, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran at a press conference on April 7, 2026.
  • He urged the U.S. president not to escalate tensions, warning of dangerous consequences.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz by the evening.
  • He warned that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not comply.