United Arab Emirates – Drone strikes on the Barakah nuclear plant

France emphasizes that attacks on functioning civilian nuclear facilities endanger their safety and calls on all nations to abide by their obligations in this regard, particularly with respect to humanitarian law.

France expresses its full solidarity with the people and authorities of the United Arab Emirates, a strategic partner, and remains fully committed to contributing to the defense of its territory. We reaffirm our unwavering support for the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of our partners in the Middle East.

France reaffirms its staunch commitment to a diplomatic solution in the crisis with Iran. Only a robust, lasting, verifiable agreement will be capable of restoring peace and avoiding another regional escalation.