France and the UK are moving major naval assets, including France's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and the UK's HMS Dragon, to the Middle East in preparation for a possible multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
The strait, a critical global oil route, has been effectively closed amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, disrupting commercial shipping. Both countries emphasize that any military escort or reopening operation will only proceed once a ceasefire or peace deal is reached between the US and Iran. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for coordinated action and negotiations to lift blockades and restore safe passage, while expressing skepticism about unilateral US plans.
The deployment signals growing European involvement in securing vital maritime routes and highlights the international stakes in the region's stability.
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