French President Emmanuel Macron is making a big push for peace in the Middle East. On Sunday, he called for urgent U.S.-Iran negotiations and immediate steps to de-escalate tensions, following talks with key regional leaders. His message? Let's get a deal done, and let's do it now.

Macron said he met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The takeaway from those meetings was a unified call for urgent diplomacy.

"It is essential that an agreement between the United States and Iran be reached quickly," Macron wrote on X, adding that "this opportunity must be seized now."

He specifically called for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz "without any conditions and in accordance with international law." That's a big deal — the Strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and it's been a flashpoint in the current conflict.

Macron also pushed for continued negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, and broader regional security issues. France, he said, is ready to support maritime security operations alongside the U.K. and contribute expertise to nuclear talks and a wider security framework.

On Lebanon, Macron didn't mince words. He warned of escalating violence, saying "nothing justifies the major escalation currently underway in southern Lebanon," and called for an immediate halt to hostilities.

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks: Still Stuck

Meanwhile, U.S.-Iran negotiations to end a four-month conflict remain unresolved. Tensions are high over nuclear restrictions and regional security concerns.

President Donald Trump said he's in no rush to finalize a deal. He stressed that any agreement must prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and meet strict conditions. A rushed deal, he warned, could be counterproductive. And if talks fail? Military action remains an option.

The dispute has already rattled global energy markets, driven inflation higher, and threatened shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiators have been discussing a possible ceasefire extension, sanctions relief, and steps to secure maritime trade — including potential Iranian action to clear mines in the Strait. But any agreement still needs approval from both sides, leaving the outcome uncertain.

So, Macron is pushing hard for a breakthrough, but the clock is ticking. The world is watching.