UK, France and Germany ready to join US in 'war' against Iran

As tensions escalated in the Middle East, Britain, France, and Germany said they would collaborate with the US and regional partners to counter Iran.

Published on: Mar 2, 2026, 11:12:13 IST

Written by Yamini C S

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Britain, France and Germany have said they are prepared to coordinate closely with the United States and regional partners to counter Iran’s retaliatory military actions, as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East.

Britain, France and Germany's joint statement aimed to protect their citizens and military personnel amidst reported drone attacks on allied bases.

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In a joint statement issued on Sunday, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz said they were deeply alarmed by what they described as Iran’s “reckless” strikes against allied targets, news agency AP reported. The leaders said the attacks posed a direct threat to their citizens and military personnel deployed in the region.

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The three countries said they were willing to take steps to protect both their own interests and those of their allies, including supporting what they termed necessary and proportionate defensive measures. These could involve actions aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to launch missiles and drones, particularly by targeting them at their point of origin, the report stated.

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The statement added that Britain, France and Germany had agreed to work jointly with the United States and regional allies to address the escalating situation, though no specific operational details were disclosed.

This comes after a series of attacks reported in multiple locations, including Cyprus, where Britain’s Defence Ministry said a suspected drone struck its military base at Akrotiri Base. In France, President Emmanuel Macron said a drone hit a hangar at a French naval base on Sunday.

Apart from Britain, France and Germany, foreign ministers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain convened an emergency virtual meeting on Sunday, denouncing Iranian missile attacks that they said struck US military bases, airports, hotels and residential neighbourhoods within their territories and in Jordan.

(With inputs from AP)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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