In a solemn address on Tuesday evening, Emmanuel Macron announced, among other measures, the deployment of the aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle to the eastern Mediterranean, confirming the likelihood of a wider regional conflict in the Middle East.

France is "ready" to defend Gulf nations and Jordan against possible attacks from Iran, foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Monday, as a conflict which began with Israel and…

Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the country 'stands ready' to take part in the defense of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and…