France Recalls Ambassadors to U.S., Australia Over Submarine Deal

WASHINGTON—France has recalled its ambassadors to Washington and Canberra in reaction to a new deal amongst the U.S., U.K. and Australia to present Australia with nuclear-run submarine technological know-how, the French overseas minister stated, in an unparalleled diplomatic rift amongst shut allies.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian stated he experienced recalled Philippe Etienne from Washington and Jean-Pierre Thebault from Canberra for consultation on guidance from French President Emmanuel Macron, a choice “justified by the extraordinary gravity” of the announcement this 7 days of the trilateral pact amongst the 3 English-speaking allies.