Macron Pushes to Accelerate Talks with Iran Amid Heightened Middle East Conflict – What Are the True Risks?

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an acceleration of diplomatic talks between Iran and European countries, aiming to find a negotiated solution to the escalating war involving Israel. Following a phone call with Iranian Parliament Speaker Masud Pezeshkian, Macron expressed optimism about a peaceful resolution. However, this initiative comes amid growing concerns over Iran’s aggressive behavior in the Middle East and its shadowy nuclear program — issues that pose direct threats to American and allied security interests. The talks, reportedly initiated by France and backed by UK, Germany, and the EU's top foreign policy official Kaja Kallas, took place in...