I note that Daesh (Islamic State) is retreating and that Daesh is retreating significantly, since Daesh's occupation of Syria and Iraq, since the attempt to attack Baghdad in June 2014, I think Daesh has lost between 30 and 40 percent of its territory.

Le Drian

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The meeting between (U.S.) President (Donald) Trump and (Iranian) President (Hassan) Rouhani is not the number one subject. The priority subject is whether we can restart a de-escalation path with the different actors.

The path to dialogue was there, but the parameters for a negotiation have been reduced and the margins shortened.

This moment is dangerous for the world and the situation is serious because of the magnitude of the strikes (on Saudi Arabia) and its targets and ... (they) came when we thought there was a window of opportunity for talks.

What we want is that these events and actions are documented and then the international community will be within its right to ask for explanations. But first we need to know who and why they acted like that.

The meeting between President Trump and President Rouhani is not the No.1 subject. The priority subject is whether we can restart a de-escalation path with the different actors.

It is an act of war. When missiles hit another country it is an act of war, but we have to go back to the principle of de-escalation.

Iran must return (fully) to the nuclear deal. It is a requirement. It needs the economic benefits of the accord, but we must also discuss the rest.

There is still time and we hope all the actors show more calm. There is still time, but only a little time.

We also consider the U.S.' decision to break with the accord is not good and that its maximum pressure campaign is contributing to tensions.

Despite the crisp air of Dinard, we couldn't overcome some of our... by Le Drian

Despite the crisp air of Dinard, we couldn't overcome some of our differences.

We have to tackle the evil at the root and intensify our efforts in order to isolate terrorism by drying up their sources of financing.

We are ready, if the talks don't yield results, to apply sanction... by Le Drian

We are ready, if the talks don't yield results, to apply sanctions firmly, and they know it.

This initiative is unwelcome. It shows a sort of irritation, it is always dangerous to flirt with the red lines, but the initiative taken ... remains totally within the framework of the Vienna (nuclear) deal.

This posture risks endangering the region more. by Le Drian

This posture risks endangering the region more.

The situation in Middle East is explosive, violence is doing the talking, war could loom, the president of the republic has decided to take all necessary political initiatives.

We're telling the Americans that it's their business what sanctions they impose, but we consider the extraterritoriality of these measures unacceptable, europeans should not have to pay for U.S. withdrawal from an agreement.

The region deserves better than further detribalization provoked... by Le Drian

The region deserves better than further detribalization provoked by American withdrawal.

The region deserves better than further destabilization provoked... by Le Drian

The region deserves better than further destabilization provoked by American withdrawal.

The region deserves better than further destabilization provoked by American withdrawal. So we want to adhere to it and see to it that Iran does too, that Iran behaves with restraint.

Libyan authorities, who have been alerted several times, including by myself because I was there in September, have decided to open an investigation into the facts.

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