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Macron orders first evacuations of citizens as France boosts defences in the Middle East

France says it downed drones “in legitimate defence”, will send the warship to Cyprus and deploy air-defence assets to allies as the first two repatriation flights head to Paris on Tuesday night

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00:01In a televised address on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron said France will send air defense assets to help allied
00:09forces in the Middle East.
00:10The French President confirmed that a second military facility had been struck in the region, adding that France shot down
00:17two drones in a move of self-defense.
00:20Macron also announced reinforcements to Cyprus after drones targeted a British military base on the island.
00:50Macron condemned Iran for its escalating attacks while simultaneously acknowledging that the
00:56initial U.S.-Israeli military operation was conducted outside of international law.
01:02The President said around 400,000 French nationals are currently present in the wider region
01:07and confirmed the first two repatriation flights landed in Paris on Tuesday night.
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