France to deploy its largest warship against IS in Syria and Iraq

France will deploy its aircraft carrier to support operations against Islamic State in Syriaand Iraq said by President Francois Hollande .The carrier is usually accompanied by an attack submarine, several frigates, refuelling ships, as well as fighter jets and surveillance aircraft.

Key facts :

The aircraft carrier will enable us to be more efficient in coordination with our allies French warplanes struck their first targets in Syria at the end of September.

• It was the first country to join the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq and has also provided limited logistical support to Syrian rebels it considers moderate, including Kurds.
• France has also been one of the main backers of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, one of the main parties in international discussions to end the four-year-old civil war.

Key points :

• France Capital : Paris
• France Currency : Euro
• France PM : Nicholas Sarkozy