Today VOA Persian ( http://voanews.com ) Service reporter from France announced that French president has ordered the deployment of Navy Carrier group "Charles De Gaul" to the Persian Gulf.

Did any one hear about this or have a news link on this?

Thank You!

Really? That would be huge since the Du Gaul is widely believed to be rather permanently stuck at port.

well, I can provide you with the link to the interview but it is in Persian language!

ارسال ناو هواپيمابر فرانسوی به خليج فارس
ابراهيم بی پروا
19/02/2006
ارسال ناو هواپيمابر فرانسوی به خليج فارس
**ذخيره فايل صوتی** ارسال ناو هواپيمابر فرانسوی به خليج فارس

ژاک شيراک رئيس جمهوری فرانسه دستور داد که يکی از بزرگترين ناوهای هواپيما بر فرانسوی به خليج فارس فرستاده شود. به گفتگوی خبرنگار بخش فارسی صدای آمريکا با آقای دکتر بهمن آقايی ديبا کارشناس اتمی و مسايل ايران و منطقه دراين ارتباط توجه فرمائيد.

translation:

VOA Persian service reporter Mr. Biparva interviews Dr. Diba the french based nuclear issues expert regarding the latest order by the french president on deployment of Charles De Gaul carrier group to the persian gulf

French president has ordered the deployment of Navy Carrier group "Charles De Gaul" to the Persian Gulf.

Oh boy a joint US/French/British task force might just make the Iranians flinch.

That would be huge since the Du Gaul is widely believed to be rather permanently stuck at port

I know that the Du Gaul is considerd to be a lesson on how not to build a carrier but i didnt know it was stuck at port.

Originally Posted by Rabs

I know that the Du Gaul is considerd to be a lesson on how not to build a carrier but i didnt know it was stuck at port.

Last I heard they where trying to keep her as safe as possible unless something big came up... Albeit my expertise in french naval strategy is a tad limmited.

I do want to say that GlobalSecurity.org has absolutely nothing on the De Gaulle being deployed so I'm skeptical.

Folks, The De Gualle has been deployed for some time now. The only thing missing are her Rafale airwings, she has recieved some but not her full 40+ complement.

Haven't heard anything in the press here either about a move...

Originally Posted by mmarsh

Folks, The De Gualle has been deployed for some time now. The only thing missing are her Rafale airwings, she has recieved some but not her full 40+ complement.

Haven't heard anything in the press here either about a move...

That would be great if you can find out more on this.

Thnx

Hmmm... I haven't heard anything about a French naval deployment. I'll keep my eyes open.

Hmm..wow. I thought French would never support the war.

Hmm..wow. I thought French would never support the war.

Actually in the past year the French have lead the way when it comes ot wakeing up to islamofascism.