French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to protect allied assets amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
In a televised address, Macron confirmed the carrier will be accompanied by its air wing and escorting frigates. He also announced the deployment of Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems, and airborne radar systems to the region over the past hours.
Macron cited Monday's strike on a British air force base in Cyprus, noting that Cyprus is an EU member with which France has recently signed a strategic partnership. “This requires our support,” he said, adding that additional air-defence assets and the frigate Languedoc will be sent to Cyprus, arriving later on Tuesday.
“We will continue this effort as much as necessary,” Macron stated, reaffirming France's commitment to regional security.
