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UK, France, Germany vow defensive action against Iran's missile, drone capabilities
- On Sunday, France, Germany and the United Kingdom said they are ready to work with the U.S. to stop Iran's attacks, potentially enabling defensive action, as leaders described Iran's strikes as 'appalled by the indiscriminate and disproportionate missile attacks launched by Iran.'
- After U.S.-Israeli strikes on Saturday, Iran launched missile and drone strikes on several Gulf countries, saying it targeted U.S. bases in retaliation.
- A German army spokesman confirmed strikes hit a multinational base near Arbil and a German camp in east Jordan, with no casualties, while blasts were heard from Riyadh to Tel Aviv and at least nine killed in Beit Shemesh.
- Diplomatic and personnel costs rose as the United Arab Emirates closed its Embassy in Tehran and withdrew its ambassador, while three U.S. servicemen were killed and five seriously wounded in Operation Epic Fury.
- Symbolic acts and succession moves unfolded as Iran unfurled a red flag over Jamkaran Mosque, Qom, and Iranian state media named Ayatollah Alireza Arafi interim Supreme Leader, while Iran's foreign minister said a new leader will be chosen in one or two days.
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RNZFrance, Germany, UK ready to take 'defensive action' against Iran
·Paris, France
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France, Germany and UK warn they could join war on Iran
France, Germany and the United Kingdom have said they stand ready to protect their interests and those of their Gulf allies, warning that they may take what they claim are “defensive action” against Iran if required.
·London, United Kingdom
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In a joint statement, they harden the tone with the regime of the Ayatollás after suffering part of their repression after Khamenei's death
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