Anonymous25 days ago
France is deploying its largest naval force in recent memory — including the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, eight frigates, and two amphibious assault ships — across the Eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, and toward the Strait of Hormuz in response to the rapidly escalating Iran conflict and the effective closure of one of the world's most critical oil chokepoints. The deployment marks a pivotal moment for European defense autonomy, with President Macron framing the mission as both a shield for European territory and a bid to reopen global shipping lanes that carry 20% of the world's oil supply.