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 addressing questions on the US-Israel war in Iran, now entering its second month. While France and other European countries have supported some US operations in the region, they have so far resisted deeper involvement in the conflict. Trump and his administration have sent mixed messages about the situation, suggesting at different times that a ceasefire was near or that the US would continue its military efforts.

In addition, Macron addressed Trump's recent suggestions that the US might reconsider its NATO membership, stating that such alliances are valuable due to the trust they embody. I feel like there is too much chatter, it's all over the place, he commented when discussing the nature of discourse in international relations.

Macron also expressed a refusal to comment on operations that the US and Israel decided on independently. He highlighted the importance of international oversight in checking Iran's nuclear situation, asserting that targeted military actions alone would not resolve the complexities of nuclear proliferation. His remarks come amid tensions as Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes, leading to concerns regarding the global oil supply. Macron dismissed military liberation of the strait as unrealistic due to the associated dangers and time requirements, advocating instead for diplomatic solutions.