In a statement shared on social media, Macron stressed the need for a moratorium on such attacks, warning of the risks to civilian populations and global energy security
French President Macron stressed the need for a moratorium on attacks on civilian infra. File Pic/AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an immediate halt to military strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water facilities, amid the ongoing tensions involving Iran, reported the IANS.
In a statement shared on social media, Macron stressed the need for a moratorium on such attacks, warning of the risks to civilian populations and global energy security.
Macron revealed that he had spoken with Donald Trump and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following recent strikes that affected gas production facilities in Iran and Qatar.
He noted that it is in the shared interest of all parties to avoid further escalation and protect essential services.
"I have just spoken with the Emir of Qatar and President Trump following the strikes that hit gas production facilities in Iran and Qatar today," the French President said in a post on X.
"It is in our common interest to implement, without delay, a moratorium on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water supply facilities. Civilian populations and their essential needs, as well as the security of energy supplies, must be protected from military escalation," he added.
Strikes hit energy facilities
Qatar’s authorities reported that missile attacks struck the Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing significant fires and damage.
Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted a major gas facility in Bushehr in southern Iran. Reports suggest the operation was carried out in coordination with the United States, as per the IANS.
Rising regional tensions
Following the strikes, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued evacuation warnings for oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the attacks, warning they could lead to “uncontrollable consequences” with global implications, according to the IANS.
Similarly, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf described the attacks as dangerous escalation, stating that a new phase of confrontation had begun.
Background to the conflict
The tensions follow joint strikes reportedly carried out by the United States and Israel on multiple locations in Tehran and other Iranian cities earlier this year. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli and US-linked sites across the Middle East, as per the IANS.
The situation remains volatile, with growing concerns over regional stability and the safety of critical infrastructure.
(with IANS inputs)
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