Iranian Attacks Breached Understanding with US, Ceasefire Talks Proceed, Macron States

French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Wednesday that Iranian strikes targeting US facilities in the Gulf region breached the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States. He noted that Iran erred in launching the attacks yet indicated that scheduled meetings under the 60-day ceasefire between Iran and the United States would proceed as planned.

Trump had declared earlier on Wednesday that the interim agreement aimed at concluding the war with Iran was finished after the strikes occurred.

Macron and Meloni Discuss NATO and Trump Comments

Macron also addressed Trump's wider statements regarding NATO partners during the same public appearance.

Macron added that he had not detected any private criticisms from US President Donald Trump toward allies during closed sessions, even as Trump labeled Spain a poor contributor to the alliance and reiterated remarks about Greenland while addressing reporters with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Ankara.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni likewise shared views on her relationship with Trump.

"No, I absolutely do not regret anything I have done," Meloni remarked in Ankara after the NATO summit that included Trump.

Meloni indicated she would avoid direct replies to Trump's online posts.

She further noted that Italy would honor NATO defense spending pledges while determining its own schedule and methods, with emphasis on supporting the domestic defense industry.

Meloni Notes Lack of US Notification on Troop Plans

The United States has issued no formal notice to Italy regarding any intentions to remove troops from Italian territory, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated on Wednesday at the conclusion of the NATO summit in Ankara.