PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) - France is "surprised" by U.S. President Donald Trump's comments singling out Paris for not authorising planes headed to Israel fly over its territory, saying it had been
France Reacts to Trump’s Criticism Over US Military Flight Ban Policy
France's Response to US Criticism on Military Flight Policy
Background of the Dispute
PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) - France is "surprised" by U.S. President Donald Trump's comments singling out Paris for not authorising planes headed to Israel fly over its territory, saying it had been its position from the start of the war with Iran.
Official Statement from France
"We are surprised by this tweet. France has not changed its position since day one (of the conflict) and we confirm this decision," President Emmanuel Macron's office said.
Trump's Reaction on Social Media
Trump said in a post on Truth Social that France had been "very unhelpful" and that the United States would "remember".
Details of France's Military Policy
French Military's Stance on US Base Usage
The French military said on March 5 that France would not authorise the use of French bases by American planes if they took part in attacks on Iran, but would allow it on a "temporary basis" if they were in support of the defence of French allies in the region.
Conditions for Temporary Authorization
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Michel Rose, Editing by Dominique Vidalon)
