Macron deploys carrier group to Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, together with its air wing and accompanying frigates, to deploy to the Mediterranean.

He announced the decision in a televised address to the nation, citing the unstable security situation in the Middle East and the uncertainty of the coming days.

Paris is responding to mounting tensions in the region, where military operations have recently intensified and the risk of further escalation remains.

(reuters, mja)