France denies Trump's claim of restricting US military overflights: Report
Military source says landing conditions remain unchanged, with only logistical transport aircraft allowed to land
ISTANBUL
A French official on Tuesday dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims that US aircraft were restricted from flying over the country’s airspace amid the US-Israeli military intervention in Iran.
France has not restricted US military aircraft from flying over its airspace, contrary to what Trump said earlier, a military source told the BFM TV broadcaster.
The source noted that France’s landing conditions remain unchanged, with only logistical transport aircraft allowed to land, specifically at the Istres and Avord bases.
Trump chided France for being “very unhelpful” in the killing of then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28, when Washington and Tel Aviv launched airstrikes on Iran.
“The Country of France wouldn’t let planes headed to Israel, loaded up with military supplies, fly over French territory. … The U.S.A. will remember,” wrote on his social media company, Truth Social.
More than 1,340 people have been killed to date in the US-Israeli strikes against Iran.
Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.
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