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.

France will not participate in 'offensive operation,' French president says, advocating for 'diplomatic path' in response to escalated tensions following Israeli airstrikes on Iran - Anadolu Ajansı

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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.

Iranian missiles hit at least seven sites near Tel Aviv Friday, following Israeli strikes on Tehran’s military and nuclear sites.

The reaction was noticeably different on Friday than it was after the last time Israel attacked Iran, when several countries provided backup and resources.

Instrumentalisation of humanitarian assistance for political purposes, the threats of forced displacement, and Israel’s plan to remain in Gaza after the war are unacceptable,' says joint statement - A

Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iranian nuclear sites killed 78 people and wounded more that 320 on Friday, said Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations. The strikes killed generals and scientists, but the ambassador told the U.N. Security Council that “the overwhelming majority” of victims were civilians.

World powers respond to rising Middle East tensions as Israel strikes Iranian sites. The U.S. insists it was not involved in strikes, and the much of the globe urges restraint.