Macron, Emmanuel (1977- ) – War Watch

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Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Takes Hold After Trump Rebuke

ByIsabel Kershner, Aaron Boxerman, Maggie Haberman and Michael Levenson June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

The truce went into effect after pressure from President Trump and Qatar. Israel said its forces were now shifting their attention back to Gaza.

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Iran Has Its Back Against the Wall

ByRoger Cohen June 19, 2025June 20, 2025

The Iranian regime finds itself in its most difficult position 46 years after the revolution that brought it to power. But does it mean the end?

Ali Shadmani | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khamenei, Ali | Macron, Emmanuel (1977- ) | Merz, Friedrich | Nuclear weapons | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | War and Armed Conflicts

Israel Says It Killed a Top Iranian Military Leader as Trump Calls for Iran’s Surrender

ByNatan Odenheimer, David E. Sanger, Farnaz Fassihi and Michael Levenson June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Maj. Gen. Ali Shadmani had been in the job for mere days. News of his death came as President Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and threatened its supreme leader.

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France’s Macron Faces Dilemma With Intention to Recognize Palestinian State

ByRoger Cohen June 16, 2025

The French-Israeli relationship has always been turbulent, but the prospect that President Emmanuel Macron may recognize a Palestinian state has brought tension to a new level.