France is stepping up support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi missile attacks raise concerns over the security of a major energy route. French President Emmanuel Macron said France will send military personnel, radar equipment and defensive systems to help protect Yanbu, a key Saudi port on the Red Sea that plays an important role in energy transportation.
Macron said the deployment is aimed at protecting the strategic facility rather than joining the wider conflict. The move reflects growing international concern over the safety of energy infrastructure and commercial navigation in the region.
France and Saudi Arabia have also emphasized the importance of protecting freedom of navigation and maintaining stable energy supplies. The Élysée Palace has previously confirmed France’s support for Saudi Arabia’s security and efforts to preserve maritime navigation.
