Iran–United States: France warns of consequences of a new flare-up – La Nouvelle Tribune

On July 13, 2026, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called on the United States and Iran to avoid escalation after the resumption of hostilities. He stressed the repercussions on the energy sector and the need to return to the June ceasefire agreement. Strikes resumed after incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian retaliations targeting US facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait.