France's position in Middle East is defensive, Macron says, after attack on its soldiers
Published on March 13, 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called a drone attack in Northern Iraq "unacceptable" and stated that France's position in the Middle East is "defensive". He also requested a thorough military analysis of the attack. The attack resulted in one person being killed and six injuries.
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