INA-Follow-up
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday that the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle had departed the Middle East and returned to France, bringing to an end its deployment following the conflict between Iran and the United States.
In a post on X, Macron said “The carrier had returned to its home port in Toulon in light of the positive development represented by the memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the United States,”, adding that France's mine countermeasure assets and accompanying naval capabilities remain deployed in the region and are ready to operate alongside partner countries if needed.
Macron said the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran on June 17 marked an important step toward strengthening regional stability, particularly by reaffirming freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
"In light of this positive development and evolving operational requirements, and following constructive discussions with the Sultan of Oman, I have decided to adjust our deployment," he said.
Macron added that the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is thus returning to its home port in Toulon, while our mine countermeasures assets and their escort remain deployed and ready to intervene alongside our partners.
He also affirmed that France remains fully engaged and will continue to adjust its assets based on the evolving situation and the region's security needs.