French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a return to diplomacy to end what he called the "spiral of chaos" following Iran's retaliatory attack on a US military base in Qatar.
In a post on the social network "X", Macron called on "all parties to exercise maximum restraint, reduce tensions and return to the negotiating table".
Earlier, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told France 2 television that the missile attacks, which had caused no casualties, were a "dangerous escalation" and he called on all parties to show restraint.
"I express France's solidarity with Qatar, which has been attacked by Iran on its soil. I am in close contact with the country's authorities and our partners in the region."
"I call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, calm the situation and return to the negotiating table. This spiral of chaos must end," Macron wrote.
J'exprime la solidarity de la France au Qatar frappé par l'Iran sur son sol.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 23, 2025
I am in close contact with the authorities of the country and our partners of the region.
J'appelle toutes les parties à la plus grande retenue, à la désescalade et au retour à la table des négociations.…