France, Germany, UK Condemn Iran Strikes, Signal Proportionate Response

Overview

• In a joint declaration, the E3 denounced Iran’s indiscriminate and disproportionate missile and drone attacks, including against countries not involved, and urged Tehran to halt them immediately.
• The statement says the attacks have targeted close allies and are threatening European service personnel and civilians across the region.
• The three governments said they may enable necessary, proportionate defensive measures to destroy Iran’s launch capability at the source.
• They agreed to work with the United States and regional partners on a coordinated response.
• French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed only material damage at a French naval base near Abu Dhabi during a drone strike, and Ukrinform reported that Iran launched two missiles toward Cyprus, where the UK has bases.