President Macron announces the strengthening of France's military position following Iranian attacks on a French naval base. France will collaborate with allies to respond to threats.

After an Iranian attack on a French naval base in the United Arab Emirates, President Emmanuel Macron stated that France will strengthen its military position and defensive support. Before an emergency meeting of the Security Council, Macron emphasized the need to adapt France's military posture to recent developments. Although he initially called for the resumption of diplomatic negotiations, the drone attack changed the tone, and France, together with Germany and the United Kingdom, announced collaboration with the U.S. to protect interests in the region. This could include defensive measures against Iran's capabilities to launch attacks. Additionally, the United Kingdom has allowed the United States to use British military bases for attacks on Iran. In the context of rising tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump announced military operations against Iran, which led to reciprocal attacks, including the death of the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.