Macron warns Iran conflict risks ‘possible conflagration’

Published March 2, 2026 Updated March 2, 2026 07:53pm

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that a widening war between the United States, Israel, and Iran risks spilling over to Europe’s borders, as he unveiled a new strategy for France’s nuclear deterrence, AFP reports.

The conflict, which began on Saturday, “brings and will continue to bring instability and a possible conflagration to our borders, with Iran’s nuclear and ballistic capabilities still intact”, he said.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks as he visits Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, April 7, 2023. — Reuters/File
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks as he visits Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, April 7, 2023. — Reuters/File

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