Article #258567

France 24 - World News

France 24 - World News

Title Macron announces future ‘defensive’ mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Source France 24 - World News
Description France ​will send ​two warships as part of the European Union's ​naval ‌mission ⁠Aspides in the Red ‌Sea, French President Emmanuel ⁠Macron said on Monday. "We are ​in the process ‌of setting up a purely defensive, purely ‌escort mission, which ​must be prepared together with both European and ​non-European states," Macron ​said after ​meeting with Cypriot and Greek leaders.
Link https://www.france24.com/en/macron-arrives-cyprus-to-discuss-regional-security-over-middle-east-war Published At 2026-03-09 08:27:12 (2 days ago)
Created At 2026-03-09 08:28:37 Updated At 2026-03-09 09:22:41