The leaders of Britain, France, and Germany have strongly condemned Iran’s recent missile attacks, calling them “indiscriminate and disproportionate.” In a joint statement, the three nations — commonly referred to as the E3 — extended their support to the United States amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The E3 leaders stated they are prepared to take necessary steps to defend their interests in the region following Iran’s missile strikes. They also confirmed their commitment to working closely with the US and regional allies to address the escalating security situation.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a video message announcing that he had granted permission for the United States to use British military bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile attacks. The announcement signals a significant escalation in Western coordination against Tehran.
Earlier, the UK confirmed that a Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jet successfully shot down an Iranian drone heading toward Qatar. Officials described the action as a defensive measure to protect regional stability.
This is believed to be the first drone intercepted by a UK fighter jet since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran over the weekend, triggering Iranian retaliation across the region.
The coordinated stance of the E3 countries underscores growing Western unity in response to Iran’s military actions, raising concerns of a broader regional conflict involving global powers.
