No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says

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France has stated it will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions on Iran without satisfaction on terms, emphasizing the need for progress on Iran’s ballistic missile program and proxy support. This stance positions France as a key actor in nuclear and regional security diplomacy.

PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final accord, its foreign minister said on Friday. Jean-Noel Barrot, whose country is a veto-wielding member of the United Nations Security Council, told broadcaster franceinfo there would be no stability in the region unless U.S. talks with Iran also dealt with Iran's ballistic missile programme and support for proxies.