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Macron, Trump rush to secure maritime trade as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz: What steps have US and France taken?

March 4, 2026 at 05:10 AM
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Macron, Trump rush to secure maritime trade as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz: What steps have US and France taken?
France has already deployed Rafale fighter jets, air-defense systems and airborne radar systems in the Middle East over the past few hours, the French President said.

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France has already deployed Rafale fighter jets, air-defense systems and airborne radar systems in the Middle East over the past few hours, the French France has already deployed Rafale fighter jets, air-defense systems and airborne radar systems in the Middle East over the past few hours, the French Monitor developments in Macron, for further updates.

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France has already deployed Rafale fighter jets, air-defense systems and airborne radar systems in the Middle East over the past few hours, the French President said.
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