France sends military resources to the Middle East, convenes UN Security Council

France said on Wednesday that it is deploying additional military resources to the Middle East in response to the growing threat from Iran.

The French government also called for a UN Security Council meeting later in the day following Tehran's missile barrage against Israel.

"Committed to Israel’s security, France today mobilized its military resources in the Middle East to counter the Iranian threat," the French presidency said in a statement overnight after an emergency security cabinet meeting.

"The head of state also reiterated France’s demand that Hezbollah cease its terrorist actions against Israel and its population."