Macron to visit Cyprus as France deploys warships to Mediterranean amid Iran war

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 8, 2026 at 05:54 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday to meet with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The visit aims to demonstrate solidarity with Cyprus, an EU member, following recent drone attacks allegedly involving Iranian-made drones. In response to the attacks, France is deploying warships, including the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, to the Mediterranean, along with a frigate and air defense units to Cyprus. Macron's visit will also emphasize the importance of maritime security in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, particularly through the EU's Aspides maritime operation, amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran. France maintains its presence in the region is for strictly defensive purposes.

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Red Sea 40% Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier 50% Israel 60% United States 60% Nikos Christodoulides 60% Kyriakos Mitsotakis 60% Iran ×270% European Union ×270% Mediterranean Sea ×275% France ×485% Emmanuel Macron ×490% Cyprus ×795%

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cyprus 90% france 90% mediterranean 80% emmanuel macron 80% warships 70% security 70% drone attack 60% iran 60% maritime security 50% strategic partnership 40%

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