Sylviane Zehil

NY & UN-based Bureau Chief for L’Orient Le Jour. Information is my passion, I believe in its power. The best way to connect the dots.

[Acyn @Acyn]

Trump: The president of Syria. He's done a tremendous job. He's put that country together in a year and a half, sort of like our country, a year and a half, similar size. They said, he's a very violent man. Al Qaeda. He'd love to go in it, you know, Hezbollah is an enemy of his, he wouldn't knock down buildings every time.

[Sylviane Zehil @sylze]

United States Announces More Than $1 Billion in Assistance to UNICEF and World Food Program to Address Global Humanitarian Needs

[G7 @G7]

Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling: https://t.co/G5yobqYLrg

[G7 @G7]

G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: https://t.co/v04uuf9sAL

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Arrivé à Évian pour le G7.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I warmly congratulate the US & Iran for having reached a peace deal that provides for an immediate & permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations. This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict.

My deep appreciation goes to Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and other regional countries, for the constructive role played in supporting the negotiations that led to the peace deal.

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Je salue l’accord conclu entre les États-Unis et l’Iran, fruit d’un effort diplomatique auquel ont contribué plusieurs partenaires. J’appelle à sa mise en œuvre rapide et complète par tous les belligérants.

Cet accord doit permettre la réouverture urgente et inconditionnelle du détroit d’Ormuz, que la mission internationale mise en place avec le Royaume-Uni est prête à accompagner. Les moyens sont en place et prêts à être engagés. La reprise du trafic maritime, sans restriction ni péage, est une condition indispensable à la stabilité régionale et à l’économie mondiale.

Cet accord ouvre également la voie à une négociation globale au service de la paix et de la sécurité de tous au Moyen-Orient. Celle-ci devra permettre de répondre aux préoccupations liées aux programmes nucléaire et balistique de l’Iran, ainsi qu’à sa politique de déstabilisation régionale. C’est ainsi que nous pourrons bâtir une paix solide et durable. La France est disposée à y prendre toute sa part, aux côtés de ses partenaires.

Elle continuera également à apporter son plein soutien aux efforts déterminés des autorités libanaises pour restaurer la souveraineté de l’État, qui est le seul à même d’assurer la stabilité et l’intégrité territoriale du Liban et de répondre aux besoins des populations. Un cessez-le-feu robuste et durable est pour cela indispensable.

[Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz]

Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland.

We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in this mediation effort, the great leadership of State of Qatar, for their support in reaching this agreement. I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Türkiye for their immense contributions in this regard.

With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony.

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[Sylviane Zehil @sylze]

President Trump Brokers Historic Peace Deal with Iran-In a landmark moment for American diplomacy, President Donald J. Trump has announced a historic peace agreement with Iran — ending decades of hostility and bringing stability to one of the world’s most volatile regions.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

“The Deal with Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸

[الجنرال مبارك الخيارين @GenAlkhayareen]

الرئيس ترامب يقول : قطر تستحق الثناء ، ويتعين ان ينسب الفضل لها ، والقطريون ساعدونا كثيرا في هذا الاتفاق . علينا أن نفهم ان قطر تقع في وسط كل شيء اكثر من أي دولة أخرى وحتى أكثر من الامارات.
وأضاف ترامب : نحن نحتاج الى الطيران لمدة ساعة ونصف للوصول الى هناك وكذلك الأمر مع السعودية.
بمجرد ان تعبر خطا واحدا تكون هناك. انه في قلب منطقة عدائية بشكل لا يصدق وتحيط به أطراف مختلفة.
وتابع ترامب : لقد قدموا مساعدة هائلة كانت قطر عونا كبيرا جدا في انجاز هذا الأمر واتمنى ان يدرك الناس ذلك ، كانوا شجعانا جداً ، وقائدهم الأمير كان شجاعاً جداً جداً.
#تميم_المجد
#قطر🇶🇦
#ترامب
#ايران🇮🇷

[Sylviane Zehil @sylze]

Trump to Meet Sisi at G7 Summit in France https://t.co/JfzylNF2WL

[Sylviane Zehil @sylze]

Ces Israéliens qui apprennent l’arabe, la langue de leurs « voisins » https://t.co/5fcVHL73tu via @LorientLeJour

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

"The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL." - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸

[Sylviane Zehil @sylze]

The Deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed tomorrow.

[JD Vance @JDVance]

I'm seeing a lot of fake information about a potential deal to reopen the Strait and end Iran's nuclear weapons program. First, the Iranians are not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting. The deal is structured to ensure that the US and its allies concerns are prioritized, and that if the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region. This deal has the potential to remake the region and lead to lasting peace.

I've noticed a couple of bizarre things in the reporting over the last few hours. First, people who (rightly) said Donald Trump was a historic president a month ago now criticizing a deal based on unconfirmed media reports. Second, people who say you can't trust a word said by the IRGC who apparently believe anonymously sourced social media posts.

The president is going to get us a good outcome, one way or the other.

[France Diplomacy 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @francediplo_EN]

🔴 Live | Opening speech by @jnbarrot for the second edition of the Paris Call for Peace. #2Peoples2States1Future https://t.co/VQUw70elEg

[Paris Peace Forum @ParisPeaceForum]

🕊️One year after the #ParisCall conference, Israeli & Palestinian civil society actors gather again in Paris today.
A renewed Call, shaped by peacebuilders, will bring concrete recommendations to #G7 leaders and the international community.

#2Peoples2States1Future @francediplo

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

🚨 President Donald J. Trump on cancelled scheduled strikes against Iran.