Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-24
On Thursday, September 24, during a televised interview, Emmanuel Macron announced that France will deploy military assets to Saudi Arabia.
This operation aims to protect the port of Yanbu, located on the Red Sea, a critical infrastructure for the kingdom’s hydrocarbon exports.
The deployment comes amid renewed hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels.
Additionally, Djibouti remains the primary French military foothold in the region, underscoring the strategic importance of this area for Paris.
