A French aircraft carrier transits the Suez Canal towards the Strait of Hormuz

Express And Franceto protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to what the Ministry of Armed Forces reported.

The Ministry added that this decision aims to accelerate the start of implementation of this initiative. "As long as conditions permit"

Ensuring the security of navigation

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched an initiative to ensure the security of navigation in the strategic corridor that has been practically closed by Iran since the start of the war in the Middle East on February 28.

London and Paris stressed that this mission will be defensive only and will not be published until after establishing lasting peace in the region.

The French Ministry of the Armed Forces stated that "Countries numbering more than forty" Which will participate in this force, began military planning in London.

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