The French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva, on June 20, 2025, on the sidelines of a meeting of European foreign ministers, as European countries call for a de-escalation of tensions following Israeli bombings aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear program. (Credit: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP)
France has expressed concern following the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, urging "the parties to exercise restraint to avoid any escalation that could lead to an extension of the conflict," according to a message from the French foreign minister posted on X on Sunday.
Clarifying that it "neither participated in these strikes nor in their planning," France states it is "convinced that a lasting resolution to this issue lies in a negotiated solution within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty."
France has expressed concern following the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, urging "the parties to exercise restraint to avoid any escalation that could lead to an extension of the conflict," according to a message from the French foreign minister posted on X on Sunday.
Clarifying that it "neither participated in these strikes nor in their planning," France states it is "convinced that a lasting resolution to this issue lies in a negotiated solution within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty."