TEHRAN (euronews & Reuters) — In an interview with Euronews, Iranian foreign minister Zarif said he held “a very good discussion” with Macron in Paris ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Biarritz. “We discussed with Macron how the US could come back, and how Europe and the international community can live up to their commitments, independent of the US.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said he was “happy” that French President Emmanuel Macron was taking the lead in trying to hold the crumbling agreement together following Washington’s withdrawal.

Iran says the crisis over the nuclear deal raises questions over Europe’s independence from the United States which is “imposing its will” on allies.