President Macron: France "will not get involved in this war". "We will try to be reasonable"

In a question and answer session on Instagram, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France will not get involved in the war in the Middle East, in the context of the military escalation caused by the actions of the United States and Israel against Iran. Macron emphasized that France is not waging a war in the region, but is defending its citizens and allies, while also supporting Lebanon. He announced a plan to stop the military activities of Hezbollah, providing military aid to the Lebanese army. France has sent military reinforcements to the area, including the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, to protect French citizens and support allies against Iranian reprisals. Macron stressed that the military presence is part of a defensive strategy, aimed at ensuring maritime traffic and contributing to the stabilization of the region, reaffirming France's commitment to prioritize de-escalation of the conflict.