French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will send two warships to the Red Sea. The decision was revealed following his meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Macron stated that France is in the process of forming a fully defensive and security-cooperative mission, which will be prepared in coordination with both European and non-European states.

The announcement underscores France’s intent to strengthen maritime security and regional defense collaboration amid ongoing tensions in the broader Middle East region. Macron emphasized that the mission’s structure and coordination will involve multiple international partners to ensure comprehensive security cooperation.

Further details about the mission’s timeline, participating countries, or specific objectives were not disclosed in the statement.