🇫🇷🇸🇦 France to Deploy Troops and Air Defenses to Saudi Arabia

France will deploy troops, radar systems and air-defense equipment to Saudi Arabia to protect the strategic oil hub of Yanbu, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced.

Macron said French forces would not take part in combat but would focus on protecting the key energy facility. The announcement came after Saudi Arabia said it intercepted six ballistic missiles targeting areas including Taif and Yanbu.

The Houthis claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on what they described as “sensitive targets” in Saudi Arabia, including Saudi Aramco infrastructure in Yanbu.

Saudi Arabia has also sought additional military support from Britain, Pakistan and other partners as attacks and pressure on its missile-defense capabilities increase.

Source: RT
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