During a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Pezeshkian urged France to play a more active role in stopping the "crimes of the Zionist regime," emphasizing the devastating impact of the Israeli aggression on Lebanon and the wider region. He warned that the situation could escalate further if these crimes are not stopped.

In response, Macron stated that France "strongly condemns the aggression against Lebanon" and has been actively working to exert pressure and end the violence. He also reiterated France's commitment to de-escalating the conflict and achieving peace in the region.

Macron also called for the release of three French nationals currently detained in Iran for their involvement in the 2022 riots.

This meeting marked the first time that Macron and Pezeshkian have met since the latter assumed office.