Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on August 4, 2025. According to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the two officials confirmed their shared commitment to preventing Iran from developing or acquiring a nuclear weapon.
During the conversation, Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Barrot also addressed several international issues. They discussed the humanitarian situation in Gaza and ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire. The call included talks about ending the Russia-Ukraine war, advancing peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and addressing the conflict in Sudan.
“The Secretary and Foreign Minister Barrot reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Iran never develops or acquires a nuclear weapon. They also discussed the humanitarian situation in Gaza and efforts to reach a ceasefire, ending the Russia-Ukraine war, securing peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the ongoing conflict in Sudan,” said Bruce.
The discussion is part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between the United States and France as they address key global security concerns together.
