India, March 27 -- Delivering a scathing address in the French Senate, senior lawmaker Claude Malhuret sharply criticised US President Donald Trump, accusing him of erratic leadership and fuelling global instability amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.

Drawing parallels between major global crises, Malhuret, known for his fiery speeches, compared Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 to the current conflict in the West Asia, describing both as wars ignited by "dangerous madmen".

He noted that while both conflicts were expected to be concluded within a week, they have instead spiralled into prolonged uncertainty, leaving the world questioning what comes next. Taking direct aim at Trump, Malhuret mocked his administration, calling it a ...