General · 10 March 2026
Macron deploys war fleet; Britain considers carrier deployment
European naval responses to the Iran conflict show a clear difference in deployment speeds and commitments. French President Emmanuel Macron deployed his nation's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier group and about a dozen other naval vessels to the eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea. In contrast, Britain was still preparing the HMS Prince of Wales carrier for possible deployment, prompting criticism from US President Trump.
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