Trump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll rises President reassures Republicans that conflict is intended to be short lived but also says ‘we haven’t won enough’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
'Get out' of south east Turkey, America tells US citizens after 'Iranian ballistic missile shot down' by Nato forces over the country The US Department of State told American citizens they must leave the US Consulate General in Adana due to security risks Evening Standard · Mar 9
Macron announces 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that an attack on Cyprus was an attack on all of Europe and said France and its allies were preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the Middle East war entered its second week. Radio France Internationale · Mar 9
Macron visits Cyprus as Europe tightens security in eastern Mediterranean French President Emmanuel Macron is in Cyprus to show support and bolster defences after a drone strike heightened fears the Middle East conflict could spill onto European soil. Radio France Internationale · Mar 9
French President Macron Announces 'International Mission' To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz: 'Purely Defensive' French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday an "international mission" to escort ships across the Strait of Ormuz and help reopen the key waterway as energy prices soar as a result of the war in Iran. Latin Times · Mar 9
Newsletter: Oil prices surge, stocks slide as Iran war spirals further Also in this newsletter: Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis tells Europe Today the EU economy is being "tested" amid the Middle East war, but is "better prepared" following the 2022 energy crisis. Euronews · Mar 9
Europe rallies around Cyprus during Iran war as Macron visits to show support for island French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cyprus The Independent UK · Mar 9
French President Macron to visit Cyprus as France deploys warships France's President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday, his office said, as France deploys warships to the Mediterranean following a drone attack on Cyprus days ago. Radio France Internationale · Mar 8
France-New Caledonia governance deal no sure thing France is on the brink of granting New Caledonia new powers in a nod to the Pacific nation's growing desires for independence. AAP · Mar 7
Between Tehran's agents and opposition exiles, France caught in Iran's shadow war As France dispatches fighter jets and warships to defend its Gulf partners amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Paris also faces a more elusive front – on its own soil. Middle East expert Adrian Calamel tells RFI that France remains vulnerable not only to Tehran’s clandestine networks but also… Radio France Internationale · Mar 7
France's local elections promise a preview of 2027 presidential poll With a week to go before the first round, France's local elections on 15 and 22 March are shaping up as a key test for political parties ahead of next year's presidential poll. Radio France Internationale · Mar 7
Israel fires 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran as war hits second week Israel announced a new wave of "broad-scale" strikes on Tehran on Saturday as the escalating war in the Middle East entered its second week and oil prices surged on fears about global supply disruption. Radio France Internationale · Mar 7
Macron condemns 'unacceptable attack' on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday condemned an "unacceptable attack" on UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, after speaking with his Lebanese and Syrian counterparts. Radio France Internationale · Mar 7
Israel Pounds Hezbollah Strongholds, Pressures Lebanon to Break Free from Iran-Backed Proxy Israel launches airstrikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, urging Lebanon to reclaim sovereignty from Iran-backed proxies. International Business Times UK · Mar 6
Radio France Internationale · Mar 6 France ramps up military aid to Lebanon as Macron calls for halt in attacks France will strengthen its cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces and provide armoured transport vehicles along with operational and logistical support, President Emmanuel Macron has said, as Lebanon is pulled deeper into the war in the Middle East.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 France may soon have a far-right president – and Europe is already scrambling to limit their power With elections next year, Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders are trying to secure institutions against the National Rally threat, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 A lone battle: Why is Pedro Sánchez the only European leader to take on Trump? As the Spanish PM decries the war in Iran, other politicians are unable – or unwilling – to speak against the US president
Radio France Internationale · Mar 5 France lets US planes use its bases for non-combat missions in Iran France on Thursday confirmed it had temporarily allowed the US Air Force to use one of its bases for missions in Iran. The French military says it has guarantees that only planes not involved in carrying out strikes will land at the country's facilities.
Euronews · Mar 5 What to know about France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and its Mediterranean deployment Since 2001, the Charles de Gaulle has served as the crown jewel of French military might. It is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the US fleet and has just been deployed in the eastern Mediterranean following the outbreak of the Iran war.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 5 Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus and Gulf allies Wary of getting directly involved in the US-Israeli war with Iran, European countries are nevertheless being drawn into the conflict following attacks on Cyprus and Western allies in the Gulf.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 5 Spain denies US claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens Spain has doubled down on its opposition to Washington's use of its bases against Iran, after US President Donald Trump's threats of trade reprisals over the spat deepened a rift between the NATO allies.
Euronews · Mar 5 Macron asks Netanyahu to 'refrain from a ground offensive' in Lebanon French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from a ground offensive in Lebanon. Macron also said he spoke with Lebanese leaders, stressing the need for Hezbollah to cease its attacks.
Euronews · Mar 4 Iran war revives spectre of energy crisis in Europe, fuelling economic anxiety The European Union is staring down the prospect of a new energy crisis as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran, rattling gas markets.
Euronews · Mar 4 Newsletter: Sánchez to Trump: “No War" Also in this newsletter: European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño tells us the war in the Middle East "makes it more urgent" for Europe to "reinforce its strategic autonomy" in the field of energy as well as security and defence.