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FRANCE: US GROUND TROOPS IN IRAN WOULD ESCALATE CRISIS

Published March 27, 2026, 14:14
FRANCE: US GROUND TROOPS IN IRAN WOULD ESCALATE CRISIS

Former French Foreign and Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian stated that the deployment of US ground troops to Iran would escalate the crisis in the Middle East. He noted that there is a deadlock in negotiations, as Iran is not accepting US ultimatums. Mr. Le Drian mentioned that Israel wants to overthrow the regime in Iran, but it is not certain that Washington has the same goal. He also stressed that Israel's intervention in Lebanon is problematic and supported dialogue between the two countries. Regarding Ukraine, Mr. Le Drian stated that Putin has not achieved his goals and that Europe must continue to support Kyiv.