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France to deploy almost dozen warships, mulls Hormuz mission, Macron says

By Michele Kambas and John Irish PAPHOS, Cyprus, March 9 (Reuters) - France is deploying about a dozen naval vessels, including its aircraft carrier strike group, to the Mediterranean, Red Sea and potentially the Strait of Hormuz as part of defensive support to allies threatened by the conflict in the Middle East.

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France Preparing International Mission to Reopen Hormuz Strait

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Macron says France and allies preparing 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

France will send 2 warships to Red Sea, Macron says

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France sends naval assets to Mediterranean, Red Sea

CNN’s Max Foster speaks with French foreign ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux, as France sends almost a dozen naval assets to the area around the Middle East.

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France Is Sending a Large Naval Force to the Middle East

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France will send two warships to Red Sea, Macron says

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Macron announces 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Speaking during a visit to Cyprus to discuss regional security, Macron said the mission would be aimed at escorting container ships and tankers in order to gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz "after...

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Europe rallies around Cyprus during Iran war as Macron visits to show support for island

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France, allies preparing bid to 'gradually' reopen Strait of Hormuz

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nations

France's president also said the country would boost its number of nuclear warheads from the current level of below 300 in the first such increase since at least 1992.

France to increase nuclear warheads as Macron warns of ‘hardening’ world: ‘To be free, one needs to be feared’

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday France will increase the number of its nuclear warheads, warning that the world is “hardening” and Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security.

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Emmanuel Macron spelled out a pivot in France's nuclear strategy. Here's why it's so significant

The French president spelled out a new doctrine of 'forward deterrence' for France. Here's

G7 to discuss possible emergency release of oil reserves over war, says France’s Macron

Concern is rising about the war and Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s energy supplies pass.

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France ramps up military aid to Lebanon as Macron calls on Hezbollah, Israel to halt attacks

PARIS, March 5 (Reuters) - France will strengthen its cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces and provide armored transport vehicles as well as operational and logistical support, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday,