The Iran war requires a serious approach that does not change every day, Emmanuel Macron has said, in an apparent reference to US President Donald Trump's seemingly contradictory remarks about the conflict. This is not a show. We are talking about war and peace and the lives of men and women, the French president told journalists upon arrival in South Korea for a state visit.
When you want to be serious you don't say every day the opposite of what you said the day before, Macron added. And maybe you shouldn't be speaking every day. You should just let things quieten down.
Macron was responding to questions on the US-Israel war in Iran, which has now entered its second month. While France and other European countries have supported some US operations in the region, they have so far resisted getting dragged into the conflict. Trump's administration has offered mixed signals, sometimes suggesting that a ceasefire is near, at other times declaring the war won or affirming that the US will continue to fight on.
Addressing Trump's recent comments about NATO, Macron underscored the importance of trust in alliances, stating that it is critical to uphold commitments without constantly questioning them. He expressed that excessive commentary can lead to confusion and mistrust among allies.
Macron highlighted the complexities surrounding the Iran nuclear situation, advocating for international oversight rather than unilateral military action, emphasizing that such strikes alone cannot resolve the long-term challenges posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions. He dismissed Trump's provocations about his marriage, calling them neither elegant nor up to standard and emphasized that they deserved no response.
When you want to be serious you don't say every day the opposite of what you said the day before, Macron added. And maybe you shouldn't be speaking every day. You should just let things quieten down.
Macron was responding to questions on the US-Israel war in Iran, which has now entered its second month. While France and other European countries have supported some US operations in the region, they have so far resisted getting dragged into the conflict. Trump's administration has offered mixed signals, sometimes suggesting that a ceasefire is near, at other times declaring the war won or affirming that the US will continue to fight on.
Addressing Trump's recent comments about NATO, Macron underscored the importance of trust in alliances, stating that it is critical to uphold commitments without constantly questioning them. He expressed that excessive commentary can lead to confusion and mistrust among allies.
Macron highlighted the complexities surrounding the Iran nuclear situation, advocating for international oversight rather than unilateral military action, emphasizing that such strikes alone cannot resolve the long-term challenges posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions. He dismissed Trump's provocations about his marriage, calling them neither elegant nor up to standard and emphasized that they deserved no response.
