France: We must avoid bombing Iran

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon

Washington and its allies must find a solution not to confront Tehran in a way that will involve 'bombing Iran', says the French Premier.

"We have to do everything we could to avoid finding ourselves faced with the only solution of bombing Iran," Prime Minister Francois Fillon said Friday in a news conference.

His remarks come at a time when US echelons have ratcheted up the pressure on Iran over its nuclear program, which the country says is solely aimed at producing electricity and other peaceful purposes.

Washington and its number one ally, Israel, have also threatened the Iranian nation with military strikes if Tehran does not halt its nuclear activities.

Fillon also called on Iran to engage the West regarding its program or face global isolation.

"The only option is to pressure the Iranian government through diplomatic means, economic means and financial means," he added.PressTV