France "surprised" by Trump's criticism on banning U.S. military flights
Published on March 31, 2026.
France is "surprised" by U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Paris for not allowing planes headed to Israel to fly over its territory. The French military has stated that it will not permit the use of French bases by American planes if they participate in attacks on Iran. The president's office confirmed this decision, stating that France has not changed its position since the start of the conflict.
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