On Sunday, Paris, Berlin, and London discussed possible “necessary and proportionate defensive actions” against Iranian retaliation, in order to “destroy Tehran’s military capabilities at the source.”
Published on March 3, 2026, at 11:26 a.m. and updated at 12:09 p.m.
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Iran warned European countries against any involvement in the war between Israel and the United States, considering it an act of war. The warning was given on the fourth day of the conflict. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esma’il Baghaei, stated that any such act against Iran would be seen as complicity with the aggressors.
German, French, and British leaders declared readiness for “necessary and proportionate defensive actions” against Iranian responses to prevent Tehran’s military capabilities from being attacked at their source. They also mentioned taking measures to defend their interests and those of their allies in the region, potentially by preventing the Islamic Republic from firing missiles and drones. The E3 group, comprising the three powers, expressed dismay at what they termed as “blind and disproportionate” attacks affecting Middle Eastern countries not involved in the military operation.
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