France sends aircraft carrier to Strait of Hormuz ahead of possible escort mission | Multimedia

Date: 06/05/2026 15:44 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Unrest and conflicts » War
Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)
Politics » Treaty and international organisation-deprecated » International relations-deprecated

Paris, May 6 (EFE).- France said Wednesday it is deploying its aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, to the Strait of Hormuz for a potential defensive mission to escort commercial shipping, pending...

Date: 12/04/2025 00:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA/ANA-MPA
Author: ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU
Topic: Unrest and conflicts » War
Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)
Politics » Treaty and international organisation-deprecated » International relations-deprecated

(FILE). Rafale fighter aircraft on the deck of the nuclear powered air carrier of France, “Charles de Gaulle,” which is anchored off the port of Piraeus on Apr. 12, 2025 (issued on Apr. 13, 2025). EFE/EPA/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU

News content:

France sends aircraft carrier to Strait of Hormuz ahead of possible escort mission

Metadata Multimedia

Date: 06/05/2026 15:52 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Unrest and conflicts » War
Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)
Politics » Treaty and international organisation-deprecated » International relations-deprecated
Reference: 55020198003