Trump ‘considers bombing Iran' as Ayatollah ‘prepares for strikes against US bases' & blasts more rockets at Israel
Macron downplays Iranian regime change
France's President Emmanuel Macron has said a regime change in Iran would cause "chaos" for the globe.
His comments at the G7 in Canada follow a turbulent 24 hours with both Israel and Donald Trump speaking about removing Iran's Ayatollah.
But Macron says it would only cause issues in the Middle East if the Supreme Leader was usurped through military measures.
The world should instead try to negotiate with Iran to end the raging conflict.
He told reporters: "I believe we need the United States of America to bring everyone back around the table."
Macron has also announced a security and defense council meeting on Wednesday around the Israel-Iran War, reports AFP.
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