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flag France permits U.S. refueling planes at Istres for NATO defense support, no combat allowed.

flag France has allowed U.S. military support aircraft, specifically refueling planes, to use the Istres air base under strict conditions, according to the French general staff. flag The authorization, described as a routine NATO procedure, prohibits any combat involvement or operations against Iran. flag The move supports the defense of regional partners like the UAE, Jordan, and Iraq, which have faced Iranian attacks. flag France maintains a strictly defensive posture, having deployed the Charles de Gaulle carrier and Rafale jets to the region. flag No offensive operations are permitted on French soil, and the U.S. aircraft are limited to logistical support.

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