France sends two fighter jets, frigate to eastern Med amid tensions with Turkey (Reuters)

Start Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020

Last Modified: Sunday, August 16, 2020

End Date: Friday, December 31, 9999


PARIS (Reuters) - France will send two Rafale fighter jets and the naval frigate 'Lafayette' to the eastern Mediterranean as part of plans to increase its military presence in the region, the armed forces ministry said on Thursday, amid signs of tension with Turkey.


Earlier this week, French President Emmanuel Macron called on Turkey to halt oil and gas exploration in the disputed waters in that area, which has resulted in heightened tensions with Greece.

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