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Macron Convenes Security Council Over Iran and Greenland Developments

Published January 15, 2026, 10:33

French President Emmanuel Macron has convened the French Security Council to discuss developments in Iran and Greenland. Simultaneously, the dispatch of 15 French soldiers to Greenland was announced to participate in the 'Arctic Resilience' military exercise, following a request from Denmark. The exercise is being held with the participation of France, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and Norway, and was decided after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Danish Foreign Minister stated that President Trump wishes to take over Greenland, while France seeks to demonstrate the presence of NATO and the EU in the region.