France Deploys Military Forces to Saudi Arabia
Part of composite article Saudi Defense Pact Faces First Big Test as Houthi Attacks Hit Energy Sites, Military Chiefs Rush to Riyadh View full article →
France is sending soldiers, radars, and defense systems to Saudi Arabia. The goal is to protect Saudi energy infrastructure. Pro-Iranian Houthi forces from Yemen have targeted these facilities.
President Macron's decision marks a geopolitical shift. Saudi Arabia is seeking to diversify its partnerships.