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Published 16 Aug, 2024 05:45pm

Israel expects UK, French support in potential attack against Iran

Israel’s foreign minister says Israel expects the UK and France to join it in attacking Iran if Tehran strikes Israel, Al Jazeera.

Israel Katz relayed the message directly during a meeting with French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who are visiting Israel, the AFP news agency reported.

“If Iran attacks, we expect the coalition to join Israel not only in defence but also in attacking significant targets in Iran,” Katz told his French and UK counterparts.

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