France calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting due to escalation
President of France Emmanuel Macron announced the need to urgently convene the UN Security Council amid a sharp escalation between the US, Israel and Iran.
According to him, the current escalation poses a serious threat to international peace and security.
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Macron stressed that France is already taking measures to protect its territory, citizens and facilities in the Middle East.
He also stressed Paris's readiness to deploy the necessary means to support partners in the region at their request.
A call for de-escalation
The French leader said that the current escalation is dangerous for all parties and must be stopped.
Macron called on Iran to start «good faith negotiations» on its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, as well as on regional destabilisation.
Context.
Paris's statement came amid a rapid escalation in the Middle East and reports of increased military activity in the region.
The issue is expected to be brought to the international level in the near future.
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