Middle East war live: French UNIFIL soldier killed in Lebanon, Hezbollah responsible, says Macron
A French UNIFIL soldier was killed in Lebanon, with French President Emmanuel Macron attributing the attack to Hezbollah. Tensions escalated in the region as Iranian patrol boats fired at an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
A French soldier serving with UNIFIL in southern Lebanon was killed, with French President Emmanuel Macron stating that evidence points to Hezbollah's responsibility. The attack was condemned by Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally. Meanwhile, Iranian patrol boats fired at an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, according to UKMTO. The incident occurred amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with Iran and the US engaging in diplomatic talks. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said that US 'maximalist' demands were stalling face-to-face talks. The British military reported that a cargo vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, damaging containers on board.
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