Fellow G7 nations have increased their defences in the Middle East as the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its sixth day. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have stepped up surveillance and increased their defences in the region, especially after a British base in Cyprus was subject to a drone attack.
France has deployed its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, to the Mediterranean, and Rafale fighter jets, air defence systems, and airborne radar systems have also been deployed to the region. Italy has sent naval assets to protect EU member Cyprus and will be sending air-defence, anti-drone, and anti-missile systems to certain strategic partners in the Gulf.
The UK has stated it will increase its defence in the Middle East after a drone attack at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. British warship HMS Dragon is being deployed to Cyprus, and Wildcat helicopters equipped with Martlet missiles that can take down drones are also being deployed.
Germany has allowed its military to access certain bases, but Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ruled out any German military involvement. Japan has refrained from expressing support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and continues to monitor the situation due to the conflict's impact on oil and gas supply.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned the US-Israeli strikes, stating that they were "inconsistent with international law." However, he has not ruled out the possibility of Canada participating in the ongoing escalation in the Middle East.
