Macron, Trump hold telephone meeting on Middle East: Elysee

PARIS - The French presidency said Tuesday in a very short statement that French President Emmanuel Macron held telephone talks on Tuesday with his US counterpart Donald Trump on issues related to peace and stability in the Middle East.

"The two presidents mentioned the issues of peace and stability in the Middle East," the Elysee said.

Trump planned to announce his decision later the day on the Iranian nuclear deal.

Macron reaffirmed his commitment to the importance of this agreement several times, but also saying the agreement needed to be perfected.