French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrault stated that sanctions on Iran will not be lifted as long as Tehran continues its nuclear program. He emphasized that France will review the terms of any potential agreement between Iran and the United States before supporting the removal of United Nations sanctions. France, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, holds veto power over such decisions.

Barrault had earlier expressed France’s interest in playing a role in discussions related to Iran’s nuclear activities. Western nations, including the United States, have been pressuring Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions, while Iran maintains that its program is entirely peaceful and insists it will not give up nuclear capabilities.

The statement underscores France’s firm stance within the broader international effort to restrict Iran’s nuclear development and signals potential diplomatic friction if the upcoming US-Iran deal fails to meet French expectations.