France, Feb. 28 -- "'The current escalation is dangerous for everyone. It must stop," said Macron a few hours after his American counterpart Donald Trump and the Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu authorised their armed forces to bombard Iranian targets.

"The outbreak of war between the US, Israel and Iran has serious consequences for international peace and security." Macron added.

Ina video address after the US and Israel deployed their weapons, Trump made clear the goal was destruction of the Islamic republic's military and removal of the authorities who have been in power since the 1979 revolution.

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