French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that Iran bore a heavy responsibility for destabilisation of the Middle East and that it had pushed ahead with an unjustified nuclear programme, but he also urged restraint after Israel struck Iran.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that Iran bore a heavy responsibility for destabilisation of the Middle East and that it had pushed ahead with an unjustified nuclear programme, but he also urged restraint after Israel struck Iran.

Instrumentalisation of humanitarian assistance for political purposes, the threats of forced displacement, and Israel’s plan to remain in Gaza after the war are unacceptable,' says joint statement - A

The Iron Beam suite is a defensive weapon against short-range rockets, missiles and drones. Its expected display in Paris comes after Israel’s recent announcement of successful drone interceptions by lasers during the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.

A United Nations conference co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia aimed at forging a roadmap towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians has been postponed after Israel launched a military attack on Iran,

Israel launching widescale strikes against Iran has prompted international airlines to halt flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a trilateral call to assess the evolving situation, Starmer’s office said in a statement.