French warship moves towards Hormuz for possible defensive mission

A French aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, is heading to the Strait of Hormuz in preparation for a possible defensive mission to restore safe navigation through the waterway. The mission aims to restore confidence among shipowners and insurers and is framed as a win-win solution for Iran and the US. France is proposing that Iran gains passage for its ships through the strait in return for committing to negotiations with the Americans on nuclear and regional issues.