US EditionIsrael-Iran Conflict: France's Macron Calls for End to Strikes on Civilians, Says US Offered to Broker Ceasefire
- On June 16, 2025, during the annual G7 meeting held in Kananaskis, French President Emmanuel Macron urged an immediate halt to attacks targeting civilians amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
- The call came amid rising tensions marked by Israeli attacks on Iranian sites and Iran's retaliatory actions, alongside U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to propose a ceasefire; Trump left the summit early due to unfolding events in the Middle East.
- Macron emphasized that bombing cannot save a country unwillingly, warned against forcing regime change in Tehran as a strategic error, and noted Iran's heavy responsibility for regional destabilization and nuclear enrichment.
- He stated, “Forcibly overthrowing the government in Tehran is a strategic mistake,” and affirmed France’s conditional support for Israel, while expressing readiness for serious nuclear talks if a ceasefire is achieved.
- Macron’s comments and the U.S. ceasefire proposal suggest a diplomatic push for de-escalation, though success depends on both sides’ willingness to engage amid mounting regional and global tensions.
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The Israeli ambassador to France, Joshua Zarka, is the guest of Sehla Bougriou. He speaks about the conflicts between Israel and Iran. He also explains the aims of his country. A possible American intervention is also discussed. (International).
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