Wednesday, March 11, 2026

'Not Acceptable': France's Mélenchon’s Fiery Attack on US & Israel over Lebanon & Iran War

Mar 10, 2026 | US Iran War: The leader of La France Insoumise Jean-Luc Melenchon denounced the United States and Israel over what he called an 'imperialist war' against Iran and Lebanon.

"War is inevitable for those who want to continue to dominate when no one wants them to continue to dominate," Mélenchon said at a rally in Paris on Tuesday. He added it was 'not acceptable' for the US to attack Iran or to 'abduct' Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this year.

The French politician also criticised Israel for its 'despicable aggression,' saying that by creating a buffer zone in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to seize control of the Litani River, a key water supply source in the region. "It's an imperialist war, it's... that is to say, it consists of taking from some of what belongs to them to give to oneself," he added.