The French president said the move was to help protect allied assets during the ongoing war in the Middle East.

British F-35s shot down drones over Jordan, marking the first time that one of the Royal Air Force's stealth fighter jets has destroyed a target in combat, the UK defense ministry said on Tuesday.

The conflict between Iran and the US and its allies has caused widespread airspace closures in the Middle East, sparking major disruption to flights.

The government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer risks being dragged deeper into the conflict, after allowing the U.S. military to use British bases for “defensive” purposes.