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Macron Announces 'Defensive Mission' for Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Macron Announces 'Defensive Mission' for Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

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Macron Announces 'Defensive Mission' for Reopening of Strait of HormuzFrom the Paphos military base in Cyprus, the French president explained that... 09.03.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Macron Announces 'Defensive Mission' for Reopening of Strait of HormuzFrom the Paphos military base in Cyprus, the French president explained that such a mission would be possible after the most intense phase of the conflict has passed.Macron also emphasized his objective of acting strictly defensively "alongside all countries attacked by Iran in its retaliation."On Monday, the French president is scheduled to visit the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which arrived in the eastern Mediterranean Sea near Cyprus following the start of the Israeli-US operation against Iran.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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