European powers back US stance on Iran as France deploys aircraft carrier

Britain, France and Germany have announced coordinated cooperation with the United States and its allies regarding the escalating confrontation with Iran, signalling a widening international involvement in the crisis.

In a joint statement issued on Sunday evening, the three European powers said they had agreed to work alongside Washington and partner states and were examining defensive measures aimed at neutralising Iran’s missile capabilities.

The announcement came as France confirmed the deployment of its aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, to the Middle East as part of broader regional military preparations. French officials described the move as a precautionary step intended to reinforce operational readiness amid growing instability.

Meanwhile, foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) concluded an emergency meeting by declaring that member states reserve the right to respond to any Iranian attacks in accordance with the United Nations Charter.

The developments reflect mounting regional and international tension, with military deployments and diplomatic coordination intensifying as concerns grow over a wider confrontation involving Iran and Western allies.

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