France's Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, has stated that France is ready to defend its partners against Iranian strikes and reserves its right to intervene. Barrot stated that the situation is affecting a number of countries involved in the conflict and that the country's relations, defence agreements, and interests, including military bases, are at risk. He also mentioned that French Rafale fighter jets have performed air operations to secure the skies above France's bases in the region.