President of France Emmanuel Macron confirmed the death of the first French soldier in an Iranian attack. The missile attack was carried out on a military base near the airport Erbil in the north of Iraq.
Circumstances of the attack on the military base
Iranian forces used Shahed drones to strike a French military base. This base is located next to Erbil International Airport, which is an important strategic point for coalition forces in the region.
Consequences of the impact
According to Emmanuel Macron, The attack killed one French soldier and wounded six others. The French authorities have already launched an investigation into the incident and have stepped up security measures at military facilities in the region.
This event marks France's first combat loss in the context of growing tensions between Iran and Western countries. The atmosphere in the region remains tense, and the international community is calling for a de-escalation of the conflict.
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