Middle East war live: France's role is 'defensive', Macron says, after French soldier killed in Iraq
President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that an Iranian drone attack in Kurdistan in northern Iraq against French interests – killing one soldier and wounding several – was "unacceptable", arguing that France's presence in the region was purely "defensive". Macron spoke shortly after at least one person was killed in an explosion that shook central Tehran near a pro-government rally supporting the Palestinian cause, state media reported. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that an Iranian drone attack in Kurdistan in northern Iraq against French interests – killing one soldier and wounding several – was "unacceptable", arguing that France's presence in the region was purely "defensive". Macron spoke shortly after at least one person was killed in an explosion that shook central Tehran near a pro-government rally supporting the Palestinian cause, state media reported. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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