France’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said President Macron believes that pursuing military regime change in Iran would be a “strategic mistake.” The spokesperson added that France’s position is clear and consistent, calling for an end to the dangerous escalation in the region.

They stressed that the Iranian nuclear issue cannot be resolved militarily and urged the resumption of talks. The spokesperson also stated that Europe’s role is to encourage Israel to pursue diplomacy, not conflict, and reiterated France’s call for both sides to halt military operations and return to negotiations.