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flag France leads a defensive mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks, aiming to restore vital oil and gas shipping.

flag French President Emmanuel Macron announced a multinational, defensive mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route, following Iranian drone attacks on Cyprus and escalating Middle East tensions. flag The effort, involving France and allied nations, aims to escort ships and restore oil and gas flows once the conflict’s peak subsides. flag France has deployed its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, frigates, and air defenses to the region, with plans to contribute two frigates to EU naval operations in the Red Sea. flag Macron stressed the mission is strictly defensive and focused on ensuring freedom of navigation, warning that leadership changes in Iran cannot result from military force alone. flag The EU pledged to enhance maritime operations amid rising energy concerns, as oil prices surged and shipping nearly halted.

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