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France Repatriates 1,500 Amid Iran Crisis, Prioritizes Safety

3/11/2026

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On March 10, 2026, the French foreign ministry opened crisis centers for citizens stranded in the Middle East amid the war in Iran.
Éléonore Caroit, the minister responsible for citizens abroad, emphasized that citizen safety is the government's priority.
France repatriated 1,500 nationals using military and commercial flights, while 15,000 returned independently.
The government deployed warships to protect allies and shipping routes and distanced France from U.S. and Israeli actions.

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On March 10, 2026, the French foreign ministry opened crisis centers for citizens stranded in the Middle East amid the war in Iran.
Éléonore Caroit, the minister responsible for citizens abroad, emphasized that citizen safety is the government's priority.
France repatriated 1,500 nationals using military and commercial flights, while 15,000 returned independently.
The government deployed warships to protect allies and shipping routes and distanced France from U.S. and Israeli actions.