PARIS, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the outbreak of war between the United States, Israel and Iran carries grave consequences for international peace and security.
In a post on social media platform X, Macron said the ongoing escalation is dangerous for all and must stop.
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran less than two days after the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, which the mediator Oman has said made "substantial progress" toward a deal.
However, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday voiced unhappiness with the way the talks were going, saying Iranians "are not willing to give us what we have to have."
"At this decisive moment, every measure is being taken to ensure the security of our national territory, our citizens, and our interests in the Middle East," he said, adding that France also stands ready to deploy the necessary resources to protect its closest partners, should they request it.
Macron said France is calling for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council and that he is in close contact with European partners and friends in the Middle East.
The French Foreign Ministry on Friday issued a security advisory for French nationals against travel to Israel in light of the security situation in Iran and its possible local repercussions. ■
