In an angry post on social media, President Trump suggested that President Emmanuel Macron of France was a publicity seeker with no clue about American plans in the Israel-Iran conflict.

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while flying aboard Air Force One en route from Calgary, Canada to Joint Base Andrews, Md., on June 16. (AP)

By John Irish KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday underlined his differences with U.S. President Donald Trump over Iran, appearing to oppose tougher military action against Tehran that could lead to regime change and plunge Iran and the region into chaos.

"He is an easy target, but is safe there." "We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now," the president said on June 17. "But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers.

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.