France distanced itself from the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, warning against further escalation and reaffirming its opposition to a nuclear-armed Iran.
Paris was not involved in the attacks or their planning, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said.
“We noted with concern the US strikes carried out against three Iranian nuclear program sites,” Barrot said.
“France has repeatedly expressed its very firm opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons,” he added and called on all sides to avoid steps that “could lead to an extension of the conflict.”
