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U.S. Gains Access to French Bases Amid Iranian Threats

3/5/2026

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The French government has authorized the United States to use its strategic air bases in the Middle East and East Africa following an Iranian drone attack on the Al-Dhafra Air Base in the UAE.
The U.S. will operate from Al-Dhafra, Prince Hasan Air Base in Jordan, and Base Aérienne 188 in Djibouti.
This arrangement enhances U.S. military capabilities and facilitates joint operations with French forces.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that this serves as a "forward deterrence" against Iranian threats.

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The French government has authorized the United States to use its strategic air bases in the Middle East and East Africa following an Iranian drone attack on the Al-Dhafra Air Base in the UAE.
The U.S. will operate from Al-Dhafra, Prince Hasan Air Base in Jordan, and Base Aérienne 188 in Djibouti.
This arrangement enhances U.S. military capabilities and facilitates joint operations with French forces.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that this serves as a "forward deterrence" against Iranian threats.