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Tensions in the Middle East: “France has taken its responsibilities”, explains Stéphane Séjourné
Invited on the 20 Heures set, Sunday April 14, the Minister of Foreign Affairs returned to the Iranian attack in Israel and spoke in particular on the role of French troops present in the region.
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Invited on the 20 Heures set, Sunday April 14, the Minister of Foreign Affairs returned to the Iranian attack in Israel and spoke in particular on the role of French troops present in the region.
Sunday April 14, Stéphane Séjourné was the guest of 20 Heures, to discuss the Iranian attack on Israel, which occurred the day before. “This is the first time that Iran has directly attacked Israel”first wanted to remind the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, who stressed that it was an attack “unprecedented” And “large” that France condemns “with the greatest firmness”. Stéphane Séjourné then indicated that France had been preparing for this attack for nearly 48 hours, with precise instructions for travelers and French nationals.
Protect the French on site
According to Stéphane Séjourné, “we must not reverse responsibilities”since “It was the Iranians who attacked Israel”. “Since 1979, Iran has put hatred against Israel at the heart of its diplomacy”, he further underlined. Concerning the intervention of the French military, the minister estimated that, France being “a major player in regional security”she took her responsibilities.
“The Iranian attack did not only implicate Israel but undermined the security of our forces and violated the airspace of our Arab partners”, he detailed. Stéphane Séjourné persists that France’s role is above all to ensure the security of French nationals in the region.
