Fearing chaos, Macron opposed to using military force against Iran for regime change

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen (both not pictured), in Nuuk, Greenland, June 15, 2025. Ritzau Scanpix/Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS/File Photo

KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he was against military action against Iran that could lead to regime change and potential chaos, calling for a ceasefire with a return to negotiations over its nuclear programme.

Speaking to reporters, Macron said U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to have changed his opinion since he met G7 leaders in Canada on Monday where Macron claimed Trump was pushing for a ceasefire.