US Secretary of State, French foreign minister discuss developing situation in Middle East

WASHINGTON

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot discussed the developing situation in the Middle East on Monday.

Rubio and Barrot "agreed to continue to work together closely to encourage a diplomatic path that ensures Iran never develops a nuclear weapon," the State Department said.

Tensions have escalated since Friday, when Israel launched coordinated airstrikes and drone attacks on multiple sites across Iran, including military and nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes.