French Economy Minister Roland Lescure stated that Donald Trump accepted the agreement signed between the US and Iran at the Palace of Versailles in France, calling it a "historic development."
Lescure also explained the details of the signing process. According to him, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ensured the text was printed on French paper using a French printing press; Trump signed the agreement in both English and French.
The temporary agreement aims to end the US-Iran war and provides a 60-day framework for a broader reconciliation. It was noted that the agreement immediately halted conflicts and reopened the Strait of Hormuz to ship traffic.
Lescure made these remarks during the fourth Vision Golfe event held in Paris, at the French-Gulf Business Forum. The minister once again described the development as "historic."
Le Drian: Peace Cannot Be Achieved Through Military Means
Speaking the day after the signing, former Minister of Armed Forces and Veterans Jean-Yves Le Drian said peace cannot be achieved through military methods. He emphasized that the first article securing Lebanon's sovereignty represents a significant breakthrough.
According to Le Drian, the 14-article agreement includes a comprehensive ceasefire on various fronts including Lebanon, easing sanctions on Iran, lifting the freeze on Iranian assets, and establishing a $300 billion reconstruction fund.
Le Drian also stated that Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused a major disruption affecting about a quarter of global shipping. Before the conflict began on February 28, more than 100 ships passed daily through the strait, but in recent days only a few ships have been able to proceed.
"If this happens again, we need alternative routes to Hormuz to respond faster and more effectively," said Le Drian, who argued that despite bombings and high-level losses, the Iranian regime remains standing though weakened.
Palestine Also Highlighted
Le Drian stressed that the Palestinian issue must not be forgotten, warning that neglect could lead to further conflict. The health ministry reported that the death toll in Gaza has exceeded 73,000 due to repeated violations of the ceasefire that began in October. An Oxfam analysis showed that in the occupied West Bank, the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the last three years has surpassed the total of the previous 17 years.
