France Deploys Naval Fleet to Middle East Amid USA and Iran Clash

Emmanuel Macron ordered the deployment of the helicopter carrier Le Tonnerre and the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the Middle East.The naval reinforcement follows recent military strikes conducted by the USA and Israel against targets in Iran.Regional conflict has immobilized the tanker Mraikh in the Strait of Hormuz and forced the evacuation of French tourists from the Maldives.The French leader confirmed that the military mobilization intends to protect citizens and maritime routes without engaging in direct warfare.
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