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.

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…

With fears of escalation around Iran stirring debate just two weeks before the municipal elections, France's position in the region is under scrutiny by its political parties.