France's Macron calls for urgent meeting of U.N. security council on Iran

Macron Calls for Immediate UN Security Council Session on Iran

France Responds to Escalating Middle East Conflict

Macron's Call for Urgent UN Action

PARIS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday called for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council, saying the outbreak of a war between the United States, Israel and Iran has "serious consequences" for international peace and security.

Diplomatic Outreach to Regional Leaders

Conversations with Middle Eastern Leaders

Macron spoke separately with leaders of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan and the president of the autonomous region of Kurdistan, his office said.

France's Commitment to Allies

France was ready to deploy the necessary resources to protect its closest partners at their request, Macron said on X.

Macron's Message to Iran

Warning Against Escalation

"The current escalation is dangerous for everyone. It must stop. The Iranian regime must understand that it now has no other option but to engage in good-faith negotiations to end its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, as well as its actions to destabilize the region," Macron said.

"This is absolutely essential for the security of everyone in the Middle East," he added.

Support for the Iranian People

Call for Freedom and Democracy

"The Iranian people must also be able to build their future freely. The massacres perpetrated by the Islamic regime discredit it and necessitate that the people be given a voice. The sooner the better."

Background: US and Israeli Strikes on Iran

The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat to the United States and offer Iranians a chance to topple their rulers.

(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon, Michel Rose; Editing by Sharon Singleton)