The French presidency said in a statement that during the meeting held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Macron to “highlight the responsibility Iran In support of a general calm and using its influence with destabilizing parties,” in a clear reference to Hezbollah Backed by Tehran.
The statement added that Macron warned Bezshkian From providing military support to Moscow in its war against Ukraine After Western countries accused Iran of supplying Russia with missiles.
The statement said that Macron “warned Iranian President From his country’s continued support for Russia’s aggressive war in Ukraine.
On another note, Macron demanded that his Iranian counterpart release “without delay” the three French nationals “arbitrarily held hostage in Iranian prisons for two years.”
The statement quoted Macron as expressing his regret over their “inappropriate” detention conditions, reiterating that their freedom is “a prerequisite for any improvement in bilateral relations with France.”
Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib announced on Tuesday that the number of Lebanese displaced due to the current escalation between Israel Hezbollah “approaching half a million” displaced persons.
For his part, Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad reported on Tuesday that the death toll from Israeli raids on southern and eastern Lebanon had risen to 558, with more than 1,800 wounded, including 50 children and 94 women, the highest toll recorded in a single day since the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah.
