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French FM: Caring for Support to Cyprus and Partners

Published March 11, 2026, 12:12
French FM: Caring for Support to Cyprus and Partners

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that France is concerned with protecting its citizens, supporting Cyprus and partners targeted by Iran. He expressed hope that Iran will abandon its role as a destabilizing force and condemned Israeli and American strikes carried out outside international law. He emphasized the risks of escalation for the global economy and the need for a change of attitude from Iran. France is considering forming a mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.