Iran warns Israel attacks Lebanon “will have serious consequences”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron that Israel's attack on Lebanon “will have serious consequences for Israel,” Iran's state media reported on Monday.

“We are willing to improve our relationship with France based on mutual trust,” President Pezeshkian added during a meeting with President Macron.

According to the French presidential office, President Macron met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday to prevent an escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

According to the presidential office, President Macron reminded Prime Minister Netanyahu that France “will do its utmost to avoid a new escalation in this region by conveying a message to all parties involved in the conflict.”