# Israel-Hezbollah

Macron’s Middle East Gambit: Can a US-Iran Deal Halt Lebanon’s Descent?

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an urgent US-Iran agreement to de-escalate the rising tensions in Southern Lebanon, which he labels as unjustifiable. As Israel expands its military footprint in the region, France is pushing for a UN Security Council intervention and offering to lead maritime security efforts in the Strait of Hormuz.