Emmanuel Macron vows Europe will stand by Cyprus after Iran drone strike
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Following an Iranian drone strike on a British base in Cyprus, French President Emmanuel Macron pledged Europe's support for the island nation, stating an attack on Cyprus is an attack on Europe. The incident involved a Shahed drone crashing into a hangar at RAF Akrotiri, followed by the interception of two more Iranian-made drones launched from Lebanon. Macron announced a defensive mission with allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, vital for international trade and energy flow, after the conflict's peak. Greece also pledged support, sending fighter jets and frigates to Cyprus. France has already deployed air defense systems, a frigate, and the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to the region in response to Cyprus's request for military assistance.
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