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French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Passes Through Strait of Gibraltar

Published March 6, 2026, 14:10
French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Passes Through Strait of Gibraltar

The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has passed through the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Mediterranean Sea, following orders from President Macron to protect French citizens and allies in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. The deployment of the carrier came after Macron criticized the American-Israeli offensive, describing it as outside the framework of international law. France has defense agreements with Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates and is taking a 'strictly defensive' position in the region.