The French-Israeli relationship has always been turbulent, but the prospect that President Emmanuel Macron may recognize a Palestinian state has brought tension to a new level.

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany, France and Britain are ready to hold immediate talks with Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme in an effort to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said.

France has closed four Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow, citing display of offensive weapons. The move has angered Israel and highlighted tensions amidst their alliance. French authorities mandated the removal of certain displays,

France has no reason to change its diplomatic personnel staffing in the Middle East at this stage, a French foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. "There is no reason that would justify a change in our diplomatic personnel at the moment,

French President Emmanuel Macron says a top-level U.N. conference on a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians scheduled for next week has been postponed

BERLIN, Germany – Germany, France and Britain are ready to hold immediate talks with Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program in a bid to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that Iran bore a heavy responsibility for destabilisation of the Middle East and that it had pushed ahead with an unjustified nuclear programme, but he also urged restraint after Israel struck Iran.

A key step toward peace is ensuring Iran presents no danger to the region, Israel, or Europe. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sir Keir Starmer has said RAF jets and military assets are being sent to the Middle East. It comes after Iran warned the UK, US and France their bases in the region will be targeted if they help Israel stop Tehran's strikes.