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France to deploy military assets to protect Saudi Arabia's Yanbu oil terminal FAST-MOVING

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will deploy military resources, including soldiers, radar systems, and defense equipment, to Saudi Arabia. The mission aims to protect the critical oil export terminal at Yanbu on the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels.

Macron emphasized that the deployment is strictly defensive and intended to secure vital energy infrastructure rather than involve France in active combat. The Yanbu terminal is a key component of the East-West pipeline, allowing Saudi Arabia to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and maintain oil exports to global markets. Recent Houthi missile and drone attacks have already caused damage to facilities in the region, impacting oil flow.

Domestically, Macron addressed rising fuel prices in France, stating he does not rule out lowering fuel taxes if prices continue to escalate, though he prefers diplomatic solutions to stabilize energy markets. He also noted that France maintains sufficient gas and oil reserves for the upcoming winter.

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Emmanuel Macron · France · France · G7 · Houthi rebels · Houthis · Saudi Arabia · Saudi Aramco · Yanbu

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