France recalls ambassador to the US in protest over its new security pact with the UK and Australia

FRANCE has recalled its ambassador to the US in an extraordinary tantrum over a new pact between America, the UK and Australia. President Emmanuel Macron has stamped his foot and called back his emissary Philippe Etienne in an epic sulk this evening. AFPPresident Macron has recalled his ambassador in the US over a new deal between America, Australia and the UK[/caption] The news was announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, who said the move was needed by the “exceptional seriousness” of the situation. The new Aukus pact, he says, has caught France off guard and resulted in the cancellation of multi-billion dollar contracts for Australia to build subs. And Le Drian dramatically described the move as a “stab in the back”. But he’s not the only Frenchman hopping in fury this evening. One diplomatic source told Reuters: “The UK accompanied this operation opportunistically. “We do not need to consult in Paris with our ambassador to know what to think and what conclusions to draw from it.” Most read in The Sun PLUS-SIZE ORDEAL My daughter, 10, is a size 22 and I can’t find school uniform to fit her BIRTHDAY SUIT Nicola McLean poses nude to celebrate turning 40 & reveals key to sex life HERE WE GO! Amber list SCRAPPED and 8 countries OFF red list in huge holiday boost TURNING OFF Gogglebox's Paige Deville quits show in furious rant on Twitter NOT KIDDING I’m nursery staff, this is what I mean when your kid was ‘exploring the room’ BUM DEAL People stunned by snap of woman at beach, so can YOU see what’s got them talking? It’s understood Macron received a letter from Australian PM Scott Morrison on Wednesday announcing the cancellation of the £65billion submarine deal. The French reached out to Washington to ask for clarification – but hours later, President Joe Biden announced the historic deal during a video conference. Le Drian said tonight: “We built a relationship of trust with Australia, and this trust was betrayed. “This is not done between allies.” France cancelled a planned gala at its luxurious embassy in Washington after the diplomatic slap-down. The fancy shindig was meant to celebrate the relationship between the US and France. Another event in Baltimore has also been ditched. ALL GONE TO M*RDE The gala at the embassy was to mark the 240th anniversary of the Battle of the Capes, when the French Navy fought the Royal Navy of Britain during the Revolutionary War.  The Aukus pact is designed to counter China and bolster security in the Indo-Pacific region. Under the terms, Australia is to buy US-made nuclear subs for the firsttime. The models are quieter and faster. They also need to come to port far less frequently. But France’s reaction is another headache for Biden, who is facing increasing pressure from across the world on his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. Tonight, a top general admitted a US drone strike in Kabul killed an aid worker and nine members of his family – including seven children – instead of an ISIS-K operative. Head of US Central Command, General Frank McKenzie, said the strike was a “mistake” in a press conference that could be devastating for Biden’s presidency. PRESSURE MOUNTS A drone had observed men loading explosives into a vehicle. In fact, victim Zemari Ahmadi had been piling the car with jugs of water. Many of the little ones were killed as they ran to welcome him home. Days after the devastating strike on Mr Ahmadi and his family, Biden told the nation forces would be out of Afghanistan by his August 31 deadline. And he said America could strike at terrorists without having boots on the ground. In a speech, he boasted: “We struck ISIS-K remotely, days after they murdered 13 of our service members and dozens of innocent Afghans. “And to ISIS-K, we are not done with you yet.” Crown Copyright 2009Macron is furious after a multi-billion dollar deal with the Australians for subs was cancelled[/caption] GettyIt’ll come as another headache for Joe Biden as pressure mounts on the embattled president[/caption] We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 02077824104. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks.