France Deploys Troops, Radars to Saudi Arabia to Guard Yanbu Oil Facilities

France has initiated the deployment of military assets, including soldiers, radars, and defense systems, to protect the Yanbu oil terminal in Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks. This move, confirmed by multiple sources, faces significant opposition from French political parties Rassemblement National and La France Insoumise, indicating domestic political friction. The exact size of the deployed force and rules of engagement remain unclear.

Houthi forces have renewed missile and drone attacks targeting Riyadh and southern Saudi cities, breaking a years-long truce. Saudi-led coalition forces claim successful interceptions of all projectiles. France has confirmed the deployment of military assets, including troops, radars, and defense systems, to Saudi Arabia to protect energy infrastructure, marking a significant expansion of Franco-Saudi defense cooperation.