Earlier, Macron stated in a press conference that Paris was ready to participate in operations to defend Israel if Iran launches attacks against itread more<\/p>\n
President Emmanuel Macron said Friday (June 13) that the French forces in West Asia were on high alert amid the In a post on X, Macron said, \u201cThis morning, I held a National Security and Defense Council meeting on the situation in the Near and Middle East and its consequences for our country. We have taken all necessary decisions to address the evolving situation and to ensure the safety of the French people.\u201d<\/p>\n STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD<\/p>\n \u201cWe have decided to strengthen our Sentinel system to deal with all potential threats on national territory. Several measures have also been taken to guarantee the security of our nationals, our troops and our embassies in the region. Our military presence in the region is on alert. I ask our compatriots not to go there, whatever the pretext,\u201d Macron wrote.<\/p>\n Earlier, France also expressed its readiness to help the Jewish nation fend off Iranian strikes.<\/p>\n Macron stated in a press conference that Paris was ready to participate in operations to defend Israel if Iran launches attacks against it and if the situation allows for such a commitment.<\/p>\n \u201cI have offered Israel my readiness to help. In no way do I intend to participate in any offensive operation ,\u201d Macron said.<\/p>\n Iran-Israel conflict<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\ntensions between Iran and Israel. The French leader added that the country has taken steps to ensure the safety of French nationals in the region.<\/p>\n