Macron praises Europe’s ‘predictability’ amid Iran conflict tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday praised Europe's "predictability" as he responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump over France's stance on the Iran conflict.

Speaking during a visit to Tokyo, Macron said consistency in policy is an asset in times of global uncertainty.

"Predictability has value, and we have demonstrated it over the past years, and even in the past weeks: we are where you know we will be," he said while addressing business leaders and investors. "That is not bad in these times, believe me."

He contrasted Europe's approach with what he described as more volatile decision-making elsewhere, warning that rapid shifts can create uncertainty.

Trump on Tuesday criticized France on his platform Truth Social, calling it "very unhelpful" in the Iran conflict and alleging it had blocked military planes headed to Israel.

The exchange comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran. Hundreds have been reported killed in US-Israeli strikes, while Tehran has responded with drone and missile attacks targeting Israel as well as Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties, infrastructure damage and disruption to global markets and aviation.