France has called for the current Iran\u2013United States ceasefire framework to be expanded to include military activity in Lebanon, amid renewed regional tensions. <\/p>\n
French Foreign Minister Jean-No\u00ebl Barrot said on April 9 that the ceasefire agreement should not be limited to Iran and the United States, arguing that it must also address ongoing military operations involving Lebanon, News.Az<\/a> reports, citing Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n He also criticized recent large-scale Israeli strikes in Lebanon<\/a>, describing them as \u201cmassive\u201d and raising concerns about further escalation in the region.<\/p>\n Barrot added that France expects Iran to make significant concessions as part of upcoming peace discussions scheduled to take place in Pakistan.<\/p>\n He outlined several conditions, including limiting Iran\u2019s nuclear program, reducing missile and drone capabilities, and ending support for regional armed groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas.<\/p>\n He also said Iran should reduce its influence over regional maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, which remains a critical global energy corridor.<\/p>\n France\u2019s position reflects broader European concerns over escalating conflicts across the Middle East, as governments in the EU increasingly call for a wider diplomatic framework that goes beyond bilateral ceasefire arrangements and addresses multiple regional flashpoints simultaneously.<\/p>\n