Aircraft carrier ‘Charles de Gaulle’ may participate in military operations against ISIS in Iraq, says French President

(IraqiNews.com) On Wednesday, French President Francois Hollande announced, that the aircraft carrier ‘Charles de Gaulle’ may participate in military operations against the ISIS organization in Iraq.

Holland said in a speech coinciding with the launch of the ship in the coast of southern France in the Mediterranean Sea, followed up with IraqiNews.com, “Thanks to Charles de Gaulle, we will be able to get intelligence information… We may also participate in military operations in Iraq,” noting that, “The aircraft carrier will work closely with the coalition forces.”

On the other hand, Hollande said that the security deployment process taking place in France is unprecedented, asserting that, “This severe security situation has become the French government’s top  priority to protect the country.”