French leader Emmanuel Macron has issued an urgent appeal for Israel and Iran to end their hostilities at once, as Saudi Arabia cautions Tehran against assaults on Gulf countries. The dual statements highlight growing fears of regional conflagration.
Macron painted a dire picture, warning that US-Israel-Iran frictions threaten international stability. ‘Conditions are deteriorating rapidly; we must act to contain this tension immediately,’ he said.
In parallel, France is fortifying its positions to defend nationals and Middle Eastern stakes. The president assured allies of Paris’s willingness to provide security support on demand.
Iran’s operations dubbed ‘Epic Fury’ have provoked outrage across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia, speaking for Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, and UAE, released a resolute message online: ‘Our leadership is solidly behind our sibling states, pledging total assistance with maximum capability.’
Riyadh declared that persistent aggressions against sovereign territories and laws demand response, with potential fallout looming large. UAE forces demonstrated prowess by neutralizing inbound Iranian projectiles.
Russia entered the fray, decrying anti-Iran actions as imprudent and calling for negotiation. Its foreign office suggested prompt diplomatic interventions compliant with international standards.
This cascade of responses underscores the fragility of the current standoff. Stakeholders from Europe to the Gulf are aligning for what could be a defining push toward de-escalation or escalation.