VladyslavFrance, the United Kingdom, and Germany have issued a joint E3 statement announcing they will "take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region." The statement signals European coordination in response to the escalating conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces. The three European powers have historically played significant diplomatic roles with Iran, including as parties to the JCPOA. Their unified position comes as the conflict expands with Iranian strikes on US bases, Israeli retaliation, American casualties, and the targeting of Jerusalem.