French President Emmanuel Macron has said he strongly condemns Iran's latest attacks on Israel, adding that France has mobilised military resources in the Middle East.In a statement released Wednesday, Macron reiterated France's demand that the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah cease its terrorist actions against Israel and its population.

The French president also insited that Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity be reinstated in strict compliance with United Nations Security Council resolutions.

This comes as Iran said that its missile attack on Israel was over – barring further provocation – while Israel and the US have promised to retaliate against Tehran's escalation as fears of a wider war intensify.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has also called for an immediate regional ceasefire, writing on social media: "The dangerous cycle of attacks and retaliation risks ... spiralling out of control".