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France has deployed its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier strike group to the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, positioning it for a potential defensive mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment aims to ensure freedom of navigation amid regional tensions.
European leaders are finding it difficult to present a united front regarding Iran and the rapidly unfolding developments in the Middle East, with the BBC explaining the reasons behind this challenge.
US officials Jared Kushner and Avi Witkoff reportedly traveled to Islamabad for discussions concerning a potential Iran conflict, while a petition in France urged leaders to prevent Lebanon from becoming another Gaza, both reflecting international engagement with escalating regional tensions.
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to unveil his vision for how France's nuclear arsenal could bolster Europe's defense, as the continent seeks to rearm against an aggressive Russia and faces shifting US priorities.
The Amir of Kuwait received phone calls from the leaders of the UAE and France, discussing bilateral relations and regional issues.