Macron: US-Israeli Attacks on Iran ‘Outside the Framework of International Law’

Paris, MINA – French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesday that the ongoing US-Israeli military aggression against Iran are being carried out “outside the framework of international law,” as he addressed the French nation about the escalating crisis in the Middle East, Anadolu Agency reports.

“The United States of America and Israel decided to launch military operations. They were carried out outside the framework of international law, which we cannot approve of,” Macron said.

While expressing disapproval of the operations’ legal basis, the French president reiterated his call for an end to all airstrikes and a return to diplomatic negotiations to achieve long-term peace.

Macron outlined the security measures France has taken in response to the conflict, confirming that Paris has strengthened the security of its military bases and embassies in the region. On the domestic front, he has ordered the government to reinforce the Sentinel military protection system and increase vigilance around the most exposed locations and individuals.

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“We reacted immediately and, in legitimate self-defense, shot down drones in the very first hours of the conflict to defend our allies’ airspace, who know they can count on us,” Macron said, reminding viewers of France’s defense agreements with Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE, as well as its “strong commitments” with Jordan and Iraq.

To bolster its military posture, Macron announced that the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, along with its air assets and escorting frigates, has been ordered to the Mediterranean. Additional air defense systems and airborne radar units have also been deployed.

The French president also expressed concern over the widening conflict, noting that the war has spread to Lebanon. He warned that an Israeli ground operation there “would be a dangerous escalation and a strategic mistake,” and called on Israel to respect Lebanese territory and its integrity.

Macron further announced an initiative to build a coalition to bring together resources, “including military ones,” to restore and secure traffic in strained maritime routes across the region.

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The address comes as the US and Israel continue their large-scale attacks on Iran, which began Saturday and have killed nearly 800 people, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf countries hosting US assets.[]

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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