French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a bold naval plan, deploying two warships to the highly tense Strait of Hormuz amid surging oil and gas prices.
Defensive Naval Mission to Protect Vital Oil Routes
Speaking from Cyprus, Macron described the mission as “purely defensive.” France and its allies will secure the critical waterway, where shipping has been severely disrupted due to conflict with Iran.
Macron aims to rally an “unprecedented” naval squadron including eight frigates, two helicopter carriers, and the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier across the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Global Tensions Explode
Oil prices have shot past $100 per barrel for the first time in four years. Major producers are cutting supplies, fearing prolonged disruption to shipping lanes.
