After meeting with the chief of staff of the French military in ⁠Beirut, Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun asked Macron to intervene to "prevent ⁠the targeting of the southern suburbs following threats by the Israeli army against its residents," the Lebanese presidency said in a separate statement.

Emmanuel Macron described US and Israeli strikes against Iran as illegal, setting France on a collision course with Donald Trump.

France expands nuclear arsenal and ends transparency as Europe strengthens defense amid Russia threats. French President Macron declares "to be free, one needs to be feared."

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday condemned an "unacceptable attack" on UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, after speaking with his Lebanese and Syrian counterparts. "France is working with its partners to prevent the conflict from spreading further in the region,

Macron updated France's nuclear doctrine as Russia's war against Ukraine grinds into a fifth year and NATO allies worry whether Washington's commitment to Europe is wavering.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday France will increase the number of its nuclear warheads, warning that the world is “hardening” and Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security.

The announcement was a significant step in forging a European deterrent as Russia grows more aggressive and the U.S. steps back.

French president urges Hezbollah to halt attacks, calls on Israel to avoid ground offensive and return to ceasefire agreement.