'This is all about defence': Macron addresses European security in Cyprus
Mar 9, 2026
"When Cyprus is attacked it is Europe that is attacked" said French President Emmanuel Macron as he spoke during a visit to Cyprus after it was targeted by Iranian-made drones. He also mentioned that France and its partners are preparing a 'purely defensive' mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more about Europe's reaction to the conflict in the Middle East.
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