Iranian Diplomat Accuses Macron of Ignoring French Public’s Desire for Change

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi took to X to hold French President Emmanuel Macron accountable for the country’s volatile situation. Araghchi asserted that the French populace is demanding a large‑scale transformation that includes the peaceful right to gather and voice opinions.

He claimed that Macron had previously reassured the U.S. president that Tehran would face no repercussions for its treatment of Iranian protesters, suggesting a double standard in Western foreign policy. The Iranian diplomat warned that the time for blaming others for the unrest had passed, as the French government allegedly helped create the conditions for dissent.

The statement sparked a swift rebuttal from Israel’s foreign minister, who pointed out Tehran’s own record of executing demonstrators. The dialogue on X quickly escalated, with both sides exchanging pointed remarks about sovereignty, human rights, and the legitimacy of foreign commentary on domestic affairs.