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France Grants Landing Permission to US Planes - With Conditions

Published March 5, 2026, 14:07
France Grants Landing Permission to US Planes - With Conditions

France has granted landing permission to US planes at its military air base in Istres, southern France. According to a spokesperson for the French Armed Forces, these are not fighter jets but support aircraft. Permission was granted within the framework of NATO procedures. However, France has stipulated that guarantees be provided that the US aircraft will not participate in any offensive military action against Iran, but will be limited to defensive activities. This move indicates France’s caution regarding the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The initial announcement came from a spokesperson for the French Armed Forces, who initially stated that US aircraft had landed at military bases in the Middle East, which proved inaccurate. The clarification came after questions from journalists on the subject.