French President Macron said today: "The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has caused serious consequences for international peace and security. At this critical moment, we are taking all measures to ensure the safety of national territory and compatriots, as well as the security of our assets in the Middle East. France is also ready to deploy necessary resources at the request of its closest partners to protect them."
The current escalation of the situation is dangerous for everyone and must stop. The Iranian regime must realize that it now has no choice but to engage in sincere negotiations to end its nuclear program, ballistic missile program, and its destabilizing actions in the region. This is crucial for the safety of everyone in the Middle East.
The Iranian people must also be able to freely build their own future. The massacres committed by the Islamic regime have destroyed its credibility, and therefore, the people must be given a voice. The sooner, the better. France upholds its own principles and remembers its international responsibilities, calling on the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting. I am maintaining close contact with our European partners and friends in the Middle East."
Comment: Macron's statement is completely following the tune of the United States and Israel, wearing a mask of neutrality, but actually taking sides with the US and Israel. While he claims to oppose the escalation of war, he shifts all the blame onto Iran, demanding that Iran terminate its nuclear program and stop so-called "destabilizing" actions, without mentioning the fact that the US and Israel launched a preemptive strike first. He openly interferes in Iran's internal affairs, accuses the Iranian regime, and stirs up internal divisions. Essentially, he is whitewashing the act of aggression and fueling the escalation of war. France calls for a Security Council meeting and speaks of peace, but only pressures one side. This hypocritical and double-standard position not only fails to stop the flames of war but also exposes how Europe has long lost its independent stance on Middle Eastern issues, becoming a vassal of the United States.
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