France Deploys Charles de Gaulle Carrier to Red Sea Amid Hormuz Tensions
France has deployed its only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, to the Red Sea in response to escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The move signals Europe’s growing military involvement in the Middle East. The Charles de Gaulle carries approximately 40 aircraft and 2,000 crew members, making it the French Navy’s most powerful strategic asset. The deployment is seen as a response to Iranian threats to international shipping lanes. ...