Macron calls on Pezeshkian to prevent escalation between Israel and Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron had a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, calling on him to prevent the escalation of the situation between Lebanon and Israel, Agence France-Presse reports, referring to the Elysée Palace.

According to the news agency, Macron said a new war in the region could have devastating consequences.

In addition, the French president drew attention to the “worrisome Iranian nuclear program” and called for a diplomatic solution.