France, March 20 -- "Whatever the outcome of the ongoing military operations, it must be complemented by a political solution that produces lasting results," Barrot told journalists in Tel Aviv. "In this regard, the Iranian regime must be prepared to make major concessions - a radical change of stance."

Barrot also repeated a European call for a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure after an Israeli bombardment of Iran's key gasfield pushed up energy prices.

It was the first trip to Israel for France's top diplomat since France recognised the State of Palestine last year, a move that angered the Israeli government.

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