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Theo Francken, Minister of Defence of Belgium and Lauren Walker, Euronews

Video. Iran attacks 'legally problematic' but 'righteous', Theo Francken says

Updated: 05/03/2026 - 9:29 GMT+1

Belgium's defence minister told Euronews that Belgium will not join the Israeli and US attacks on Iran, but will lend military support for defence purposes.

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