Fact-check: The article's claims about Russia's condemnation and France's deployment are partially supported by cited sources like Middle East Eye and others, but RT International's known bias introduces potential spin and unverified elements, such as the full implications of the Strait of Hormuz closure. While the broader context aligns with tensions in the assigned situation, the aggregation from a biased source warrants caution. No major contradictions were found, but verification is incomplete.
Russia Condemns US-Israel Strikes; France Deploys Charles de Gaulle as Global Markets Reel
RT International reports that Moscow has officially condemned U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, warning of uncontrolled escalation and a potential nuclear disaster, signaling a major-power fault line forming around the conflict. Middle East Eye reports that French President Emmanuel Macron announced the deployment of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the Mediterranean to secure maritime traffic disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which the IRGC has claimed to fully