UK, France, Germany warn they may back strikes to disable Iran's missile and drone capabilities
Mar 1st 2026
In Brussels the UK, France and Germany warned they may support defensive measures, including striking launch capabilities, to protect allies after recent Iranian missile and drone attacks and pledged close coordination with the US and regional partners.
- The leaders of the UK, France and Germany said they are prepared to take necessary and proportionate defensive measures to protect their interests and those of allies in the Middle East.
- They described recent Iranian missile and drone attacks as reckless and said those strikes endanger military personnel and civilians.
- The joint statement said the E3 could enable defensive action to destroy Iran’s ability to fire missiles and drones at their source.
- The three countries said they will coordinate closely with the United States and regional partners.
- Tensions rose after a recent attack that killed senior Iranian figures and was followed by Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting Israel, US assets and Gulf countries.