France Offers Support to Gulf States Amid Iranian Retaliatory Strikes

France has expressed readiness to assist Gulf countries targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes, offering defense support upon request and in line with international law. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasized that initial Israeli and U.S. strikes against Iran should have been discussed at the United Nations Security Council. He urged Iran to cease attacks and pursue political solutions for regional peace. A recent drone attack on a French naval base in Abu Dhabi caused limited damage, with no French casualties reported.