Hezbollah Commits Restraint as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned Iran's aggressive nuclear program, describing it as a major destabilizing factor in the Middle East and warning that Iran is approaching a critical nuclear capability threshold. While acknowledging Israel's right to defend itself, Macron emphasized the complexity of the situation, underscoring France's conditional support for Israel amid rising tensions. Hezbollah, a key Iran-backed group in Lebanon, has declared it will not initiate attacks on Israel despite recent Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, maintaining a ceasefire agreement but condemning Israel's actions as escalatory. This restraint by Hezbollah highlights a strategic choice to avoid further regional escalation while expressing solidarity with Iran. Vietnam has called for restraint from all parties, urging adherence to international law and peaceful resolution, amid fears of broader conflict following Israeli strikes on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The situation remains highly volatile, with competing interests and alliances shaping a fragile regional balance.