France 'ready' to defend Gulf countries against Iran, if necessary: Foreign Minister
- Posted on March 2, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France 'ready' to defend Gulf countries against Iran, if necessary: Foreign Minister
Jean-Noël Barrot said the country 'stands ready' to take part in the defense of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan, as war in the Middle East threatens to metastasize.
