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.

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,

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

Iran has told the United States and UK that it could retaliate if the countries aid Israel in attacks amid fears the Middle East will descend into war.

BERLIN - Germany, France, and Britain have offered to hold immediate talks with Iran about its nuclear program, aiming to reduce the rising tensions in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said.

Global air traffic has been disrupted following Israel’s strikes on Iran Friday, with several major airlines suspending flights to and from locations in the Middle East and rerouting their planes to avoid much of the region’s airspace.

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.

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.