Macron says Russia ‘mistaken’ if thinks West Asia war offers it respite

Macron warned Russia that the Iran‑Israel conflict won’t ease pressure, even as the US briefly lifted some oil sanctions to curb soaring prices, a move that sparked G7 pushback and highlighted growing rifts in the trans‑Atlantic alliance. Meanwhile, France keeps a defensive stance after an Iranian drone killed a French soldier, while U.S. ties with Israel reshape regional dynamics and strain the coalition against Russia.