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"If we accept that other major powers, including allies... put themselves in a situation to decide our diplomacy, security for us, and sometimes even make us run the worst risks, then we are not more sovereign and we cannot be more credible to public opinion," Macron said, in a clear attack against Trump's decision to quit the hard-fought Iran accord.
But Macron urged Europeans to stand up against diktats from abroad. "Don't be weak," said the 40-year-old president.
"We need to choose, build, speak with all so as to construct our own sovereignty that will be the guarantor of stability in (the Middle East)."
Comment: So far, despite all the above speculation, there still isn't any hard evidence for any of it. It remains suggestive, but until more evidence comes out, it's just that - suggestive.