France ‘ready’ to defend Gulf countries, Jordan against Iran

Published March 2, 2026
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot gives a press conference after a crisis meeting, in Paris, France on March 2, 2026. — Reuters
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot gives a press conference after a crisis meeting, in Paris, France on March 2, 2026. — Reuters

France is “ready” to defend Gulf countries and Jordan against Iran if necessary, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said according to AFP.

“To allied countries that have been deliberately targeted by the missiles and drones of the (Iranian) Revolutionary Guards and dragged into a war they did not choose — Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan — France expresses its full support and complete solidarity,” he said. “It stands ready… to take part in their defence.”

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot gives a press conference after a crisis meeting, in Paris, France on March 2, 2026. — Reuters
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot gives a press conference after a crisis meeting, in Paris, France on March 2, 2026. — Reuters

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