Emmanuel Macron has openly questioned the "legality" of the American attacks on Iran. "I see no legality in these attacks, although France shares the objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons," declared the French president at a press conference in Oslo, alongside Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, during his two-day official visit to Norway.
"While we may consider it legitimate to neutralize nuclear facilities in Iran, given our objectives, there is no legal framework," specified Macron, who also criticized Israel's recent attack on the Evin prison. "It has nothing to do with the stated objectives."
The French president also responded to statements by Donald Trump in favor of a "regime change" in Iran. "I believe in the sovereignty of peoples and territorial integrity," he warned. "So I do not think we can replace a people's will to change their leaders."
Macron, who the day before warned of the risk of "an uncontrollable escalation" of the conflict, warned about "the enormous consequences" it would have on the global economy if Iranian authorities ultimately decide to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for oil trade.
"The impact would especially affect China and I believe it would provoke numerous reactions," Macron added. "The pressure on Iran would then be considerable."