Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian

France, US ‘determined’ to up pressure on Iran over weapons

PARIS - Muslimchronicle

France and the US are determined to “vigorously” raise pressure on Iran over its ballistic missile program, including possibly through sanctions, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said during a visit to Washington. Le Drian was in the American capital on Monday to meet US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, White House National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster and US President DonaldRead more

Tillerson: Jerusalem embassy move may not take place for at least 2 years

PARIS - Muslimchronicle

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday that the relocation of the US Embassy to Jerusalem would probably not take place for at least two years. “This is not something that is going to happen this year or probably not next year, but the president does want us to move in a very concrete and steadfast way toRead more

Hariri free to leave Riyadh when he pleases, says Saudi FM Al-Jubeir

RIYADH - Muslimchronicle

Saad Hariri, who resigned as Lebanon’s prime minister on Nov. 4, is in Saudi Arabia of his own will and is free to leave whenever he pleases, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said Thursday. Addressing a joint press conference with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in Riyadh, Al-Jubeir rejected accusations from Beirut that Hariri is being held by theRead more

Saudi Crown Prince meets with French Foreign Minister to discuss cooperation

DUBAI - Muslimchronicle

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with the French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Thursday to discuss various matters concerning the two countries, state news agency SPA reported. The two discussed Saudi-French cooperation in a number of fields, as well as developments in the Middle East. They also spoke about coordinating efforts to enhance security and stability inRead more

Riyadh, Paris concerned over Tehran’s ‘hegemonic intentions’ and designs to disturb regional peace

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel Jubeir said on Thursday the kingdom’s actions in the Middle East were a response to what he called Iranian aggression, and hinted at future action against Lebanon’s Hezbollah. “(The Iranians) are the ones who are acting in an aggressive manner. We are reacting to that aggression and saying: ‘Enough is enough. We’re not going toRead more

Iran says 'biased' French policy stoking Mideast crises

Tehran - Muslimchronicle

Iran said on Friday that "biased" French policy was stoking crises in the Middle East after Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian accused it of "hegemonic" ambitions in the region. "Unfortunately it seems that France has a biased and partisan approach to the crises in the region and this approach, whether intentionally or not, is even contributing to turning potential crisesRead more

Lebanon's Hariri meets French FM in Riyadh: AFP

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri met the French foreign minister in Riyadh Thursday, the most senior Western official he has met publicly since his shock resignation announcement earlier this month. The meeting came after Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said that Hariri had accepted an invitation to visit France for talks with President Emmanuel Macron. Asked when his visit wouldRead more