Macron, Emmanuel (1977- ) – Page 2 – War Watch

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France Bolsters Efforts to Repatriate Citizens Stranded by Iran War
ByCatherine Porter March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

France is highlighting its repatriation operations for nationals left stranded by the conflict with Iran.

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France Is Sending a Large Naval Force to the Middle East
ByCatherine Porter and Ana Castelain March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron said the warships would help protect France’s allies in the region, and could be part of a force to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He said the war could continue for “several days, maybe several weeks.”

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Europe Didn’t Want War With Iran. But So Far, It Can’t Stay Out of It.
ByMark Landler March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

From London to Rome and beyond, leaders are facing diplomatic headwinds and criticism at home as they take part in a conflict they did not seek.

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Macron speaks with Lebanon’s leader, as France seeks to broker a truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
ByEuan Ward, Natan Odenheimer and Catherine Porter March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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As Iran Widens Retaliatory Strikes, Europe Accelerates Response for Gulf Allies
ByElisabetta Povoledo and Lizzie Dearden March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said that Italy would provide “air defense systems, anti-drone and antimissile systems” as Iran widened its retaliatory strikes.

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The U.K. and France Deploy Some Forces to the Mideast Despite Misgivings About Iran Attacks
ByLizzie Dearden March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

The two nations, as well as Greece, said they would send assets to the region. The Netherlands was weighing a request to join them.

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Global Leaders Brace for the Fallout From a Fast Metastasizing War
ByMichael D. Shear March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Higher energy prices, political instability and a potential new wave of refugees: The escalating regional conflict in the Middle East could have far-reaching effects.

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France’s Embassy in Iraq Is a Spoil of Antisemitism, Jewish Family Charges
ByEphrat Livni and Pranav Baskar January 18, 2026January 18, 2026

A Jewish family that fled Iraq generations ago rented its home to France for use as an embassy, but Paris long ago stopped paying it rent, after Iraq stripped Jews of property.

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Algeria Pardons Writer Boualem Sansal at Germany’s Request
ByEphrat Livni and Ségolène Le Stradic November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Boualem Sansal, an Algerian-French writer, was arrested on accusations of undermining national security during a visit to his homeland a year ago and sentenced to five years in prison.

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Algeria Pardons Writer Boualem Sansal at Germany’s Request
ByEphrat Livni and Ségolène Le Stradic November 12, 2025

Boualem Sansal, an Algerian-French writer, was arrested on accusations of undermining national security during a visit to his homeland a year ago and sentenced to five years in prison.

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