{"id":2000103985,"date":"2026-03-03T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/?p=2000103985"},"modified":"2026-03-03T10:15:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T08:15:47","slug":"france-says-ready-to-take-part-in-defense-of-gulf-states-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/france-says-ready-to-take-part-in-defense-of-gulf-states-jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"France says ready to take part in defense of Gulf states, Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Speaking at a press conference, Barrot said the military action against Iran should have been debated before the United Nations Security Council before unilateral moves by Israel and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also called for an end to the conflict, warning that the indefinite continuation of military operations without a clear objective &#8220;carries the risk of a spiral that could draw Iran and the region into a prolonged period of instability.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remarks came as Britain, France and Germany said in a joint statement released on Sunday that they are ready to take &#8220;necessary and proportionate defensive action&#8221; 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