This was reported by the press service of the Champs Elysees.

“In light of the recent increase in tensions in Iraq and the region, the President of the (French. - RT ) Republic emphasized his full solidarity with the Allies in the face of the attacks committed in recent weeks in territories controlled by the coalition in Iraq,” the communiqué said.

Macron expressed concern about the "destabilizing activities" of the Quds special forces, which was led by Suleymani, and called on Iran to abandon any military escalation.

Earlier, Macron had a telephone conversation with Iraqi leader Barham Saleh, during which he announced his commitment to Iraq’s security and sovereignty.

Suleymani died on the night of January 3 as a result of rocket fire at the United States at the airport of Baghdad.

Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani called his murder a serious crime.