France Calls for Including Lebanon in the Ceasefire Agreement Between the US and Iran After Israeli Strikes

France called on Thursday to include Lebanon in the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran, following the "massive" Israeli strikes that targeted areas in Beirut on Wednesday, according to statements by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

Jean-Noël Barrot stated in an interview with France Inter that France condemns the recent military operations carried out by Israel, urging to expand the ceasefire agreement to include Lebanon, to protect civilians and ensure stability in the region.

The French minister noted that Iran is expected to make a series of concessions in the upcoming peace talks scheduled to begin in Pakistan, adding that the calm in the region depends on the commitment of all parties to implement the agreement comprehensively.

Jean-Noël Barrot clarified that Iran is required to abandon its nuclear weapons, cease using its missiles and drones to threaten regional countries, stop supporting groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, and open the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic to ensure freedom of passage in this vital area.

These calls come at a time when tensions are rising in Lebanon and the surrounding Middle East, amid fears of the expansion of regional conflicts and their impact on civilians, while Paris seeks to pressure all parties to ensure the implementation of international agreements and humanitarian law principles.